New York Rangers’ Artemi Panarin delivered a jarring hit on Washington Capitals’ T.J. Oshie during Game 2 of their playoff series. Panarin’s hit sent Oshie flying to the ice, prompting a video review. Officials ruled the hit was clean, sparking a debate about its legality. Oshie briefly left the game for concussion protocol but returned to finish. The Rangers won 4-3, taking a 2-0 series lead.
Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery expressed confusion over the lack of a penalty call on New York Rangers forward Artemi Panarin’s hit on T.J. Oshie in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series. Oshie left the game after the hit, which appeared to catch him high, and the concussion spotter removed him from the game. Carbery questioned the decision, stating that when the spotter removes a player, it usually indicates contact with the head. The Rangers ultimately took Game 2, giving them a 2-0 lead in the series.
The New York Rangers will host the Washington Capitals in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers currently hold a 1-0 lead in the series after winning the first game 4-1. Artemi Panarin leads the Rangers with 49 goals and 69 assists this season, while John Carlson leads the Capitals with 10 goals and 42 assists. The game will be broadcast on ESPN, MSG, and Monumental Channel. Fans can also watch the game for free with a subscription to DirecTV Stream.
