Panarin sets scoring record for Rangers in NHL

Artemi Panarin, the Russian forward for the New York Rangers, has set a franchise scoring record in the National Hockey League (NHL).

On the night of October 18, the 32-year-old recorded a hat-trick and an assist in a regular-season game against the Detroit Red Wings, ending with a 5-2 victory.

According to the NHL press office, Panarin has become the first player in Rangers' history to secure at least two points in each of the first four games of a season. The overall record for this feat is held by former Pittsburgh Penguins player Mario Lemieux, who achieved at least two points in 12 consecutive games at the start of the 1992-93 season.

Artemi Panarin shares the top spot on the NHL's current scoring list with Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin. Both Russian players have tallied 11 points. The Rangers forward has five goals and six assists over the four games.