May 3, 2021; New York, New York, USA; Tom Wilson #43 of the Washington Capitals takes a roughing penalty during the second period against Artemi Panarin #10 of the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Bennett/POOL PHOTOS-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Rangers issued one of the sternest statements with regards to the Tom Wilson incident. After Mika Zibanejad called what he did last night, “horrible.” Ryan Strome expressed his disappointment with the $5000 fine and no suspension.
“As players, you want the league to have your back in those situations, and I think a lot of guys in our dressing room just feel like they didn’t,” he explained.