That privilege belongs to Jacob Trouba after he completed a humongous elbow-to-head hit on the Canadiens' Justin Barron. In the third period, Trouba's hit on the Montreal defenseman stole the spotlight and ignited a short fight on the ice that resulted in multiple penalties and a wave of controversy about the legality of the hit.

New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba injured another player, Montreal Canadiens defenseman Justin Barron, with a questionable headshot.

The Montreal Canadiens have had better Tuesday nights. Already trailing the New York Rangers 5-2 in the third period, the Canadiens then lost a defenceman after Justin Barron was on the receiving end of a huge hit by Rangers captain Jacob Trouba.

The captain of the New York Rangers could be in hot water once again after a huge hit against the Montreal Canadiens.