The New York Rangers have announced that Artemi Panarin will be skipping tonight's game against the New York Islanders. All that is known at the moment is that Panarin is dealing with an upper-body injury.
This is the Rangers last game before a long break. The team doesn't play again until January 31st. Panarin, however, is slated to take part in the NHL's Skills Competition and All-Star Game on January 24th and 25th. At this point, there's no word on whether Panarin will remain on the All-Star roster or decide to sit out in order to get extra rest and healing time.
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Panarin has been absolutely tearing it up with the Rangers this season, recording 68 points (26 goals, 42 assists) in 47 games. He currently sits in fifth spot league-wide for points this season.
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