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NHL Star Artemi Panarin and MSG Sports Settled Sexual Assault Allegation, Report Reveals

The Athletic's report uncovers financial settlements and NDAs following a 2023 assault claim, with the NHL declaring the matter closed after an independent investigation.

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

  • Artemi Panarin and Madison Square Garden Sports paid financial settlements to a former Rangers employee who accused Panarin of sexual assault during a December 2023 road trip.
  • The settlements, reached in August 2024, included non-disclosure agreements and no admission of wrongdoing, and the accuser subsequently left the organization.
  • The NHL confirmed that an outside law firm conducted an independent investigation into the allegations and stated that the matter is considered closed.
  • Neither the NHL nor the Rangers disclosed whether Panarin faced any disciplinary action, and there is no record of the incident being reported to law enforcement.
  • The revelations come as Panarin, a four-time All-Star, was named the Rangers' MVP for the 2024-25 season, highlighting tensions between his on-ice success and off-ice allegations.