"As the Rangers continue to be unable to score consistently, or at all at home, fan frustration is starting to boil. The Rangers have all the right numbers, but their shots just aren't hitting the back of the net. Reasons and excuses are made, some logical and some not. Many rightly point to the Rangers needing more from Artemi Panarin, while many also state the Rangers miss Chris Kreider."
"Panarin's awful start to this season-7 points in 14 games, but also 3 points in 13 games and a 6 game pointless streak-has essentially shut down the entire Rangers offense. Among forwards, Panarin is still second in scoring behind only JT Miller's 8 points. That sounds great and can be spun to be decent enough, but second on a team that can't score is like saying you're the second best QB on the New York Jets."
"Without Panarin's point-per-game production, the rest of the offense suffers. It is not a coincidence that Alexis Lafreniere also can't score when he's usually on a line and powerplay unit with Panarin. Laf is not ready to be the focal point of a line yet, thus he needs Panarin to draw attention so he can benefit. When Panarin isn't doing that, Laf and anyone else playing with Panarin is impacted."
Fan frustration is increasing as the Rangers cannot score consistently, especially at home. The team generates shots but struggles to convert them into goals. Many point to the need for more production from Artemi Panarin and to the void left by Chris Kreider. Panarin reverted toward career norms instead of repeating a 120-point season. His slow start — seven points in 14 games, a stretch of three points in 13 games and a six-game pointless streak — has stalled the Rangers’ offense. Panarin remains second among forwards in team scoring, but his lack of production reduces power-play effectiveness and depresses linemates like Alexis Lafreniere. Panarin drives the offense; when he is not clicking the team suffers.
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