The New York Rangers ended 2023 on a high note propelled by an Artemiy Panarin hat trick against the Tampa Bay Lightning. In the process he also became the 2nd Ranger to record 100 points or more in multiple calendar years.
Birthday boy Igor Shesterkin was spectacular too, and finished the evening with 34 saves on 35 shots faced.
Vincent Trocheck also had a big night with a goal and three assists, and him and Panarin’s line mate Alexis Lafrenière added two assists as well. Chris Kreider also scored for the Blueshirts, and Blake Wheeler ended a strong December with an assist and his 9th point overall in 14 games.