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Artemi Panarin, MSG Sports Settled Sexual Assault Allegations in 2024

The NHL and MSG Sports declared the matter closed after financial settlements and an independent investigation, but questions remain about transparency and discipline.

Apr 10, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) skates across the blue against the New York Islanders during the first period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images/ File Photo
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Overview

  • A former New York Rangers employee accused star forward Artemi Panarin of sexual assault during a December 2023 road trip, alleging he pinned her on a hotel bed to retrieve her phone.
  • Panarin and MSG Sports reached financial settlements with the accuser in August 2024, which included non-disclosure agreements and no admission of wrongdoing.
  • The NHL and MSG Sports conducted an independent investigation through an outside law firm and have stated that the matter is resolved and closed.
  • Neither the NHL nor the Rangers disclosed whether Panarin faced any disciplinary action, raising concerns about accountability and transparency within professional sports.
  • The accuser did not report the alleged incident to law enforcement initially but later informed the team, ultimately leaving her position with the Rangers after the settlements.