It didn’t take anybody special to predict the reactions to a specific NHL goal on Thursday night. One city jeered while another cheered. Minnesota claimed foul while New York couldn’t say anything but “wow.”
Artemi Panarin’s shootout goal—that helped cap a New York Rangers 4-3 shootout victory—was a gem of controversy.
Slowly traveling into the Minnesota Wild zone, already up 1-0 in the shootout, Panarin showcased those brilliant hands, deking back and forth what seemed like 250 times. Eventually, goaltender Alex Stalock caved and Panarin hit the open net.
No sir. This is not your average hockey goal.