Artemi Panarin is better than ever to start the new season.
Artemi Panarin, "The Bread Man of Arkham", is currently second in the league in points with 15 tallies in 9 games. He trails Jack Hughes by just 3 points.
"Bread" has adopted a shoot-first mentality that has allowed him to score 5 goals on a whopping 33 shots on net. He is the only player in the NHL to have a 9-game point streak and is operating at 1.67 points per game
It is his best start as a Ranger. In years past, he's skated with Jesper Fast, Colin Blackwell, Ryan Strome, and Andrew Copp among others. His new linemates Alexis Lafreniere and Filip Chytil are different. They are a high-octane unit that catalyzes the megastar.
Peter Laviolette double-shifted him against the Kraken for his efforts, a coaching technique that keeps his best player on the ice. When the bread is hot, keep him toasting.
His seismic shift in play has helped the team break records, winning 5 straight on the road. He is quietly the second-best player in the league.
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