"Bro thinks he's Zac Bell" "Art in motion" - NHL fans react to Artemi Panarin's breathtaking skill at KHL v NHL All-Star game

On Friday, B/R Open Ice posted a video on X (formerly Twitter). It showcased New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin's amazing move in the KHL vs. NHL All-Star game.

The KHL vs. NHL All-Star game was organized by Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, Panarin and Mikhail Sergachev. The game included notable former Capitals, such as Ilya Kovalchuk and Dmitry Orlov, along with NHL stars, such as Igor Shesterkin and Alex Radulov.

Fans reacted to the video on X.

"bro thinks hes zac bell," one fan tweeted.

"That was art in motion..," another fan tweeted.

"Yet can’t even score in the playoffs for the Rangers. Useless," one X user tweeted.

Here are some more fan reactions.

"I'm not surprised after he does those high kicks. Be careful Bread," one fan tweeted.

"Yup pretty soon they will be firing AK's instead of pucks..," a fan tweeted.

"Even more impressive is that he's still allowed in the country after criticizing Putin. I guess talent overrules politics. Even with Putin," one fan tweeted.

Alex Ovechkin leads NHL Stars vs. KHL All-Stars Match of the Year at CSKA Arena

Alex Ovechkin played in the "Match of the Year" on July 20. The game featured NHL stars against KHL All-Stars. It took place at CSKA Arena in Moscow. This was Ovechkin's first competitive play since skipping last season's NHL All-Star Game for rest.

The NHL lineup included Ovechkin, Dmitry Orlov, Ilya Kovalchuk, Mikhail Sergachev, Artemi Panarin, Evgeni Malkin, Andrei Svechnikov, Pavel Buchnevich, Dmitry Kulikov, Sergei Bobrovsky and Kirill Kaprizov. The KHL team featured Nikita Zaitsev, Alexander Radulov, Nikolay Goldobin, Sergey Tolchinsky, Grigori Panin, Egor Yakovlev, Vadim Shipachyov and Alexander Nikishin.

“Dear fans, we are waiting for you on July 20 at the CSKA Arena. “It’s going to be great hockey, lots of surprises. See you there,” Ovechkin said (via Sport24.ru) on Jul. 14.

Ovechkin is back from a family vacation in Turkey and is excited to play again after his recent Dynamo Moscow alumni game.

Sergachev, who helped organize the event, expressed his excitement and sense of responsibility in hosting the match.

“A few months ago, when I approached Artemi Panarin and then Sasha Ovechkin with the idea of holding such a match, I understood that the audience would be interested, but I couldn’t imagine such excitement,” Sergachev said (via Sport24.ru) on Jul. 14.

The game was broadcast live on Match TV in Russia. The NHL team wore purple jerseys, while the KHL team wore orange.