Panarin Set for Kings Debut, Joins Top Line and Power Play

Artemi Panarin (not injury related) is set to make his Los Angeles Kings debut Wednesday against Vegas. He was seen working on a line with Alex Laferriere and Adrian Kempe and is expected to join the No. 1 power-play unit. In 52 games with the Rangers this season, the veteran winger recorded 19 goals and 38 assists, including 17 power-play points. Panarin could miss the 35-goal mark for the first time since 2022-23.