Panarin leads surging Rangers to 7-1 win over Blackhawks


              New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) defends against Chicago Blackhawks center Andreas Athanasiou (89) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
            
              New York Rangers right wing Kaapo Kakko (24) defends against Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Jack Johnson (8) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
            
              New York Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider, right, defends Chicago Blackhawks center Andreas Athanasiou (89) who skates in against Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
            
              Chicago Blackhawks right wing Taylor Raddysh (11) skates in against New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
            
              New York Rangers center Filip Chytil (72) celebrates after his goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
            
              Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom (40) makes a save on New York Rangers right wing Kaapo Kakko (24) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
            
              New York Rangers right wing Kaapo Kakko shoots the puck on Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom (40) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
            
              New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba (8), back right, celebrates his goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Panarin leads surging Rangers to 7-1 win over Blackhawks