Jan 19, 2021; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) celebrates after a goal by left wing Chris Kreider (not pictured) against the New Jersey Devils during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Bennett/Pool Photos-USA TODAY Sports
With the breaking news that Artemi Panarin has been accused of assaulting an 18 year old girl in Russia a decade ago, there have been reports that the story is politically motivated. The New York Rangers put out a statement calling it a “fabricated story” and Panarin categorically denied all of the allegations.