Artemi Panarin talks favorite Rangers goals, moments, and leg kick celebration

Anthony Scultore Updated: Apr 30, 2020

The Rangers superstar Artemi Panarin took over the team’s Twitter feed to answer some fans questions. From questions about signing with the Blueshirts, to where his “Rockette” leg kick celebration came from, here’s the best of the Q&A.

Favorite Moments and Goals

When Panarin finished inking his deal, the first Ranger to call him was an old friend, Ryan Strome. The Breadman talked about some of his favorite moments, and how he loves winning games at the Garden. So far, the most memorable moment for him as a Ranger was opening night.

Very emotional. I was happy to win and score a goal, that helped me a lot! ^🍞 https://t.co/NQfYACX45s
— x – New York Rangers (@NYRangers) April 30, 2020

When it comes to his favorite goal, it was a wicked backhand against Detroit that he loves most. According to Artemi, his leg kick celebration almost killed the ref.

The one against Detroit when I almost killed the ref with my high kick ^🍞 https://t.co/FHokkdtD2i
— x – New York Rangers (@NYRangers) April 30, 2020

ARTEMI PANARIN! WHAT A MOVE! Fantastic goal to push the Rangers lead to 3, with a leg kick to boot!#PlayLikeANewYorker pic.twitter.com/KS5LPXhsUq
— Hockey Daily 365 l NHL Highlights & News (@HockeyDaily365) February 1, 2020

Where Does That Leg Kick Come From?

After answering a question on what Chris Kreider tells him in Russian, which was basically just swear words, he dished on the leg kick celebration.

i once did that kick during a party last summer and it stuck with me ^🍞 https://t.co/NYnUin9J3H
— x – New York Rangers (@NYRangers) April 30, 2020

The leg kick might also be out of his love for MMA, but he has put the moves on a few times on his Instagram. Kick away Artemi!

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Выложились. Giving all we have @sergeibobrovsky какой из танцев чётче? ?

A post shared by Артемий Панарин (@artemiypanarin) on Jul 11, 2019 at 10:22am PDT

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