"Panarin's Hat Trick Powers Rangers to Record Start and Win Over Lightning"
New York Rangers' Artemi Panarin showcased his Hart Trophy potential with a hat trick in a 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning, marking his second three-goal game of the month and his sixth career hat trick. Panarin's performance, along with his linemates Alexis Lafreniere and Vincent Trocheck, has been pivotal for the Rangers, with Panarin amassing 23 goals and 27 assists in 35 games. His 101 points in 2023 also tied him with Mark Messier as the only Rangers to hit 100 points in multiple calendar years. Meanwhile, Rangers center Filip Chytil is heading back to Czechia to recover from a suspected concussion, with no set timeline for his return.