And one of the biggest reasons why is the standout play of superstar forward Artemi Panarin ... and if he can get his shooting percentage up from the 12.4 percent number he had in 2021-22 ...

If last year is a flashing neon sign, it has not blinded Artemi ... in 2015-16, Panarin has dedicated himself to playing a playoff style. He has been attacking the inside, shooting the puck ...