Friedman adds that the Rangers both want to calm down the situation while also keeping control of the situation, which is why the Rangers did not give anyone permission to speak to Trouba or Kreider.

Anderson, seeking retribution for a previous Trouba hit on Justin Barron the last time both teams met, came out swinging, landing a flurry of punches that left Trouba visibly shak

After their 4-3 win over the Canadiens, Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette and players talked the importance of Jacob Trouba's fight in the first period on Saturday.