Two-time Olympic champion Alexander Kozhevnikov believes New York Rangers forward Artemy Panarin is second among Russian hockey players in the National Hockey League (NHL).
“Naturally, the best Russian player in the NHL at the moment is Alexander Ovechkin. But the second Panarin after him, I really like him. He’s a technically skilled man and his game is impressive. Panarin is the main star of the Rangers, he is the leader. Without him, the Rangers will be a completely different team, ”says Kozhevnikov. legal betting.
Ovechkin, 37, has recorded 32 goals and 22 assists in 54 games this season. Ovechkin has scored 812 goals in his NHL career and is second on the all-time top scorer list.
Panarin made 56 appearances in the 2022/23 regular season, scoring 18 goals and 47 assists. On February 12, the Russian finished poker and had an assist. The league recognized Panarin as the first star of the week.
It was previously reported that Striker Kazan “Ak Bars” Dmitry Voronkov will continue his career in the NHL.