I think Panarin played well. He just couldn't find someone who actually found any open ice to pass to. When he did find them, they shot the puck into a goalie logo. He played hard and fast. Without him we don't even make the playoffs.
So Kane is the problem with 6 points, tied with Kreider and Fox. Except he's a +1 and they're a 0. This playoff team is not worse with Kane, they're worse with themselves. The Kane blame is so overblown.