Rangers, Capitals Have Six Fights In First Five Minutes

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Published on May 6 2021 6:09 am
Last Updated on May 6 2021 6:09 am

The New York Rangers and Washington Capitals had six fights in the first five minutes of their game Wednesday night, their first since Washington’s Tom Wilson punched Pavel Buchnevich in the back of the head while he was facedown on the ice and threw Artemi Panarin to the ice, injuring him, on Monday night.

The Rangers had been upset Tuesday after Wilson was fined $5,000, but not suspended, and called for the head of the NHL's Department of Player Safety to be removed. The Capitals won Wednesday night 4-2.

The New York Rangers had some drama off the ice as well Wednesday with the surprise firing of president John Davidson and general manager Jeff Gorton with three games left in the season.

Chris Drury, who previously served as associate GM under both men, was named president and general manger.

 

National Hockey League

Wednesday, May 5 Scoreboard

Anaheim 3, St. Louis 2 (SO)

Ottawa 5, Montreal 1

Washington 4, New York Rangers 2

Columbus 4, Nashville 2

Tampa Bay 6, Dallas 2

Vegas 3, Minnesota 2 (OT)

Winnipeg 4, Calgary 0

San Jose 3, Colorado 2

Los Angeles 4, Arizona 2

 

Thursday, May 6 Schedule (All Times Central)

New York Rangers at Boston, 6 p.m.

New Jersey at New York Islanders, 6 p.m.

Buffalo at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.

Montreal at Toronto, 6 p.m.

Chicago at Carolina, 6 p.m.

Vancouver at Edmonton, 9 p.m.