Blackhawks' Panarin becomes 1st rookie to score 20 goals this season
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Chicago Blackhawks rookie Artemi Panarin can't stop scoring.
Panarin beat New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist on the power play with a perfect shot through traffic for his 20th goal of the season Wednesday.
He's the first rookie to reach the 20-goal mark this season.
Artemi Panarin is 1st rookie to reach 20 goals this season. Kris Versteeg was last @NHLBlackhawks rookie to score 20+ goals (22 in 2008-09).
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) February 18, 2016
The 24-year-old finished the game with a hat trick to lead the Blackhawks to victory. He has 57 points in 59 games this season.