The New York Rangers informed the NHL about sexual assault allegations against player Artemi Panarin by a team employee. The team conducted an independent investigation through an outside law firm, with the league considering the matter closed. Panarin and Madison Square Garden Sports reportedly made settlement payments to the woman who accused Panarin of sexual assault. A spokesperson for MSG confirmed that the issue has been resolved. Panarin, a leading scorer for the Rangers, is in the final season of a seven-year contract signed in 2019.