Rangers Crush Blackhawks 4-1, Kreider Hits 20-Goal Milestone
Artemi Panarin and Vincent Trocheck shine in victory, while Blackhawks' rookie Connor Bedard struggles in Madison Square Garden debut.
- The New York Rangers dominated the Chicago Blackhawks in a 4-1 victory, handing the Blackhawks their fourth consecutive loss.
- Rangers' Artemi Panarin scored his team-best 24th goal, while Vincent Trocheck added three assists.
- Chris Kreider scored his 20th goal of the season, marking the ninth time in his career he has reached this milestone.
- Chicago Blackhawks' rookie Connor Bedard was held off the scoresheet in his Madison Square Garden debut.
- Brennan Othmann, the Rangers’ 16th-overall pick in 2021, made his NHL debut and led all players on the ice with three shots on goal in the first period.