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Artemi Panarin Leaves Rangers Practice With Lower-Body Injury, Listed Day-to-Day

His contract status beyond this season remains unsettled with both sides keeping negotiations private.

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Apr 7, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) attempts a shot against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images/File Photo
Apr 17, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) attempts a shot on goal in the third period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Panarin exited Friday’s session with a lower-body issue and did not return, and coach Mike Sullivan described the move as precautionary and the winger as day-to-day.
  • He did not skate on Saturday following the scare, and the team has not announced his status for Sunday’s preseason opener at New Jersey.
  • The 33-year-old is entering the final season of his seven-year, $81.5 million deal and says he is focused on playing rather than publicly discussing an extension.
  • General manager Chris Drury praised Panarin’s importance to the club and reiterated that any contract talks will remain confidential.
  • Since arriving in 2019, Panarin ranks fourth in NHL points and has led the Rangers in scoring every year, highlighting his central role on a roster reshaped under new coach Mike Sullivan.