Artemi Panarin's Hat Trick Leads Rangers to Victory Over Sharks

Despite a late surge by the Sharks, the Rangers hold on for their fifth win in six games, maintaining their lead in the Metropolitan Division.

Artemi Panarin scored his fifth career hat trick, leading the New York Rangers to a 6-5 victory over the San Jose Sharks.
Jonathan Quick, the Rangers' veteran backup, allowed five goals but remained unbeaten in regulation in his first season with the team.
The Rangers have won 16 of their last 19 games, leading the Metropolitan Division with 37 points.
Panarin also assisted on K'Andre Miller’s goal, which turned out to be important insurance as the Sharks narrowed the lead to 6-5 with 4:10 left.
The Rangers are set to continue their season with a two-game road trip this week to Ottawa and Washington.