May 5, 2021; New York, New York, USA; The game between the Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers starts with a line brawl one second into play at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Bennett/POOL PHOTOS-USA TODAY Sports
Welcome Ladies and Gentlemen to New York Rangers Fight Night at the Garden! You could almost hear Michael Buffer’s signature “Let’s Get Ready to Ruuuuummmmmbbbbbllllleeee!” before puck drop.
The NHL got what it wanted as the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals decided retribution could only be found on the ice. After the NHL DoPS failed to suspend Tom Wilson for his goon tactics on Monday, the Rangers opted for frontier justice.