Panarin acknowledged that going back to Russia is still a possibility, adding another layer of uncertainty to his contract situation in New York.
The New York Rangers have won three games in a row, and Artemi Panarin's resurgence after an underwhelming start to the season has factored into the organization's recent success. The pending UFA is now leading the team in scoring with eight goals and 18 assists for 26 points in 26 games, and he just put up four points against the Boston Bruins.