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But Ranger fans weren’t buying it.
Many on social media speculated that Wilson was pulled after the first period resembled more of a boxing match than a hockey game.
Wednesday’s game had six fights in the first period, starting with a center-ice brawl right off the opening faceoff. Rangers center Kevin Rooney fought Nic Dowd; winger Phil DiGuiseppe sparred with Washington’s Garnet Hathaway while Colin Blackwell battled former Ranger Carl Hagelin.
Rangers defenseman Brendan Smith then took on Wilson at the 50-second mark. Smith received an extra two-penalty for instigating the fight with Wilson, who was booed loudly every time he skated on the ice.
By Allan Kreda - Associated Press - Wednesday, May 5, 2021
NEW YORK T.J. Oshie had a hat trick, Vitek Vanecek made 19 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the depleted New York Rangers 4-2 in a fight-filled game Wednesday night.
Oshie beat Alexandar Georgiev 12 seconds into the middle period with a shot from the right circle with Rangers forward Pavel Buchnevich in the penalty box.
Oshie scored again at 8:26 of the second again with Buchnevich penalized for a high-sticking major his 20th goal of the season.
Oshie, whose father died this week, completed his hat trick with an empty net goal at 18:20 of the third.
Capitals beat Rangers 4-2 in fight-filled game
ALLAN KREDAMay 6, 2021 GMT
NEW YORK (AP) T.J. Oshie had a hat trick, Vitek Vanecek made 19 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the depleted New York Rangers 4-2 in a fight-filled game Wednesday night.
Oshie beat Alexandar Georgiev 12 seconds into the middle period with a shot from the right circle with Rangers forward Pavel Buchnevich in the penalty box.
Oshie scored again at 8:26 of the second again with Buchnevich penalized for a high-sticking major his 20th goal of the season.
Oshie, whose father died this week, completed his hat trick with an empty net goal at 18:20 of the third.