Rangers learning to move on without Artemi Panarin as star is set for ‘weird’ return to MSG
By Andrew Crane
Published on March 16, 2026.
Artemi Panarin, a former Rangers player, is set to make his return to MSG for the first time since he was traded to Los Angeles. The team is learning to move on without him, with Mika Zibanejad saying it will be "weird" without him. Panarin had 642 points across regular-season and playoff games and was a key player for the team's deep playoff runs. The Rangers have been reflecting on how Panarin shaped their games and are trying to replace his production. Head coach Mike Sullivan said that Panarin's departure allows others to play more assertively and allows for a new era of roles and chances.
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