Artemi Panarin was in the middle of the two most critical plays in the Rangers’ 5-4 loss to the Avalanche on Sunday afternoon at Madison Square Garden.

Speaking on his 32 Thoughts podcast Monday, Friedman explained that the 28-year-old defenseman’s value might be more to the Rangers because of how he has helped bring out the best in K’Andre Miller’s game since they were teamed on the second defense pair in New York.

The New York Rangers are all set for their matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes tonight at 7 PM EST. Here’s everything you need to know from a Rangers perspective. Forwards: Artemi Panarin-Vincent Trocheck-Alexis Lafrenière Will Cuylle-Mika Zibanejad-Reilly Smith Chris Kreider-Filip Chytil-Arthur Kaliyev Adam Edström-Sam Carrick-Matt Rempe Defensemen: Ryan Lindgren-Adam Fox Will Borgen-K’Andre Miller The Rangers are coming off of a 5-4 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.

The defenseman, who was traded to the Rangers in December for Kaapo Kakko, signed a five-year, $20.5 million contract extension on Saturday.

Smith registered two assists and had four shots on goal in Sunday's 5-4 loss to Colorado.

On Saturday morning, head coach Peter Laviolette praised Will Borgen’s impact on the Rangers. Later on Saturday, The Post confirmed the defenseman had agreed to a five-year, $20.5 million contract extension. Borgen’s size and physicality have helped the team’s defense improve this month, which has led to their stark season turnaround.

Artturi Lehkonen scored the tiebreaking goal with 14.7 seconds left and the Avalanche defeated the Rangers 5-4 on Sunday.

The New York Rangers have agreed to terms with defenseman Will Borgen on a five-year contract, the team announced Saturday. The deal will carry a $4.1 million average annual value, per a league ...

THROUGH GAMES OF THURSDAY, JAN. 30, 2025

Cale Makar scored twice and set up the tiebreaking goal by Artturi Lehkonen with 15 seconds remaining as the revamped Colorado Avalanche blew a pair of two-goal leads before earning a dramatic 5-4 victory over the host New York Rangers on Sunday afternoon.

It resulted in a 10-game point streak that has salvaged their season and thrust the team right into the thick of the Eastern Conference wild-card race, but a 5-4 loss to the Avalanche on Sunday afternoon at Madison Square Garden halted the run and served as a reminder that resiliency will only take them so far.

Cale Makar scored twice and set up the tiebreaking goal by Artturi Lehkonen with 15 seconds remaining as the revamped Colorado Avalanche blew a pair of two-goal leads before earning a dramatic 5-4 victory over the host New York Rangers on Sunday afternoon.