Wayne Simmonds broke his silence Tuesday.
The Flyers' right winger had declined talking about Saturday's incident against the New York Rangers, but comments made by Blueshirts coach Alain Vigneault raised his ire.
Simmonds was cross-checked in the head by defenseman Ryan McDonagh in the Flyers' 3-2 shootout loss to the Rangers on Saturday. He retaliated with a punch that put McDonagh down on the ice.
Simmonds received a match penalty for intent to injure and a game misconduct, while McDonagh got two minors (slashing, high sticking). The NHL decided not to suspend Simmonds.
Vigneault was furious that Simmonds wasn't disciplined.