Coach Laviolette addresses the big line brawls two seconds in the game

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Julien Trekker
April 4, 2024 (12:51)

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Head coach Peter Laviolette addressed the big line brawl that erupted two seconds into the Rangers Vs. Devils game last night in his press conference.

Hockey fans had circled the date on their calendar. With Matt Rempe's history against the New Jersey Devils, it was widely anticipated to see a major fight break out, and it happened two seconds after the start of the game.

Rempe dropped the gloves against Kurtis MacDermid, Kevin Bahl did the same thing with Barclay Goodrow, John Marino with K'Andre Miller, Curtis Lazar with James Vesey and Jacob Trouba with Chris Tierney.

Even coaches Peter Laviolette and Travis Green screamed at each other from their benches.

After the wild scene, eight players were ejected, four from each teams.

After the game, head coach Peter Laviolette shared his thoughts on the incident.

New York Rangers Head coach Laviolette addresses wild brawl against the New Jersey Devils in post-game press conference

Laviolette was asked by reporters if he saw it coming before the game, considering the history between both teams:

"No. Our guys were reacting to what was happening on the ice. I thought they did a fantastic job, all five of them."

Then, he was asked to comment on his discussion with the other coach, Travis Green. His answer had to whole room laughing:

"There's obviously a little bit between the two teams, I just think the emotions get in there. How's that for vague?"

The rivalry between both teams has often give spectacular shows, but this one will be remembered for a long time. Frustration from both sides towards the other grew over the season and it boiled over last night.

This will be the end of it for this season, as the Devils won't qualify for the playoffs and no games between them are scheduled for the rest of the season.

Source: Hockey Feed - Peter Laviolette plays it cool in presser following line brawl vs. Devils