According to Yahoo Canada Sports with reference to the head coach of the Rangers David Quinn, Panarin found an upper body injury that impeded the actions of the Russians in recent games.
It is noted that Panarin may miss the All-Star Game.
In the first link in a meeting with the Islanders, instead of Panarin, another Russian striker Pavel Buchnevich played.
It was previously reported that the Rangers were defeated by the Islanders in the NHL, despite Buchnevich's goal.