Panarin scored an empty-net goal on five shots, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs.
Panarin is making a strong case that his 49-goal, 120-point regular season from 2023-24 was not a fluke. The superstar winger already has six goals, six assists, 16 shots on net and a plus-4 rating through five contests this season. This was his first game without multiple points, though it's fair to assume his scoring pace will dip slightly over time. Even with a slight decline, Panarin is one of the most productive scorers in the NHL and a must-play winger in fantasy every time the Rangers are on the schedule.