Tensions are running high with the New York Rangers' struggles this season, and superstar forward Artemi Panarin isn't exempt from criticism from his head coach, Mike Sullivan. Panarin is one of the top offensive players in the league at his best , but he sometimes forgets about the defensive side of the game. It's fine when the team is winning, but when they're losing, the coaching staff will notice, via Peter Baugh.

“We don't expect [Panarin] to be the best defensive player out there, but everyone is required to play defense,” Sullivan ranted after the Rangers' loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night. “He's a talented player, but I think he's also capable of defending when he's committed.” Article Continues Below

Panarin leads the team in points with 19 in 22 games. Whi

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