The pupparazzi will be out in full force when Artemi Panarin and the New York Rangers take the ice at Madison Square Garden for their regular-season debut Thursday.

That’s because Panarin, the team’s exciting new offensive weapon, has an Instagram-famous furry sidekick: Riziy, a nearly 4-year-old Jack Russell terrier with 20,500 followers.

“The dog came as a set with my girlfriend,” Panarin told The Post. But the 27-year-old athlete has fallen head over heels for the pup, whom Alisa Znarok adopted from the Ukraine.

“We started doing the Instagram account because we were having so much fun with him,” said Zna­rok, a 26-year-old model. “It’s become much bigger than we expected.”

On the @mr_riziy account, the pup is seen doing yoga, modeling cute outfits and, more recently, ­exploring NYC’s parks, streets and beaches.

“When I was playing in Columbus and Alisa would take him [out], people would recognize him,” Panarin explained of Riziy’s fame back in Ohio, where the Korkino, Russia, native played for the Blue Jackets from 2017 to 2019. “Sometimes they wanted pictures with him.”

Now it’s New York City’s turn. In fact, Panarin jokingly credits Riziy — whose name is Russian for “Redhead” — for putting him on the Rangers’ radar. The winger regularly posts videos of him honing his stick skills by playing keep-away with the pooch.

“The Rangers decided to sign a contract with me because of my mastery of Riziy,” said Panarin, who earned the nickname “Bread Man” because his last name sounds like the restaurant Panera Bread.

“In the beginning [Riziy] was victorious most of the time, but I would practice and I am more intelligent than the dog, so I’ve learned his tricks. Now I am the winner,” he added.

Riziy seems like a definite good-luck charm for Panarin, who entered the NHL in 2015 as an undrafted player with the Chicago Blackhawks. Last year he notched 28 goals and 59 assists with Columbus and, in July, Panarin signed a massive, seven-year contract with the Rangers worth $81.5 million.

Panarin, Znarok and Riziy have settled into Manhattan, where Riziy often romps in Central Park. “I’ve loved New York for a long time,” the new Ranger said. “It’s a dream come true to be here.”

The athlete uses a translator for interviews (including this one) but said both he and Riziy are learning English. Right now, he explained, “Our English is on the same grade level.”

While Jack Russells are known for their typically hyperactive ­nature, Riziy is so docile, he sometimes sits on Panarin’s lap during flights and his Instagram account is full of photos of travels between the US and Russia.

“He is well behaved. He doesn’t bark. He’s a perfect angel on flights,” brags the proud papa.

But the hockey star isn’t afraid to put his pooch — who, judging by his Instagram, can really hold his own at the dog park — in the penalty box.

“I keep the discipline,” said Panarin, who withholds toys as punishment when Riziy acts up. “If we constantly give him toys, he will be spoiled.”

And the couple isn’t letting their charming canine become a full-fledged social-media influencer just yet.

“We’ve had some inquiries, but there haven’t been offers worth [potentially] damaging the reputation of the dog,” Panarin said. “But if you hear of a good deal, let me know.”