Tensions were high in game two of a back-to-back between these division rivals.
The New York Rangers took on the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night and, as many expected, it was a wild one.
A line brawl broke out at puck drop and the first period was highlighted by penalties.
A whopping 20 penalties were committed in the first alone, including veteran Rangers defenseman Brendan Smith immediately dropping the gloves with Tom Wilson.
Speaking of which, Tom Wilson’s actions on Monday prompted this response from the Rangers.
He went after Pavel Buchnevich and then caused Artemiy Panarin to suffer a season-ending injury while seriously endangering him.