The New York Rangers took on the Montreal Canadiens in what turned out to be a heated matchup this Tuesday. As both teams clashed on the ice, tempers flared and sticks flew. However, one particular hit caught everyone's attention. Jacob Trouba, the Rangers' star defenceman, had a rough confrontation with the Canadiens' defenceman Justin Barron.
The hit that has everyone talking happened when Barron attempted to advance on the Rangers' zone but was caught off guard by Trouba, who quickly positioned himself for impact. The two players collided, resulting in a significant hit that put Barron on the ground.
Given Trouba's history of physicality on the ice, this most recent incident might have raised eyebrows and have sparked debate about the need to regulate violence on ice. This latest hit on Justin Barron contributes to Jacob Trouba's infamous reputation as a player who makes use of his size and power to overwhelm opponents.
This confrontation ignited a heated discussion on social media on whether or not the incident would prompt referees to take a more thorough look at Trouba's past moves on the ice, ultimately putting pressure on Trouba and his team to exercise more control.