Rangers’ power play already looks drastically different

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Artemi Panarin scores a power-play goal during the Rangers' 4-3 preseason loss to the Devils on Wednesday night.Watching the Rangers power play operate — even after just a short amount of practice and one measly preseason camp — is a smack in the face, revealing how much more offensive skill exists on the roster compared to a year ago.

The cross-ice saucer passes from Artemi Panarin to Kaapo Kakko are a thing to behold, as are the one-touch passes from Mika Zibanejad in the middle. Jacob Trouba orchestrates from the top with deft puck movement and a blistering low shot, while Chris Kreider sets up for screens in front, also using his big body to win loose-puck battles.

That…