Adam Pelech

New York Rangers coach criticizes ‘vicious’ hits by New York Islanders players

New York Rangers coach Peter Laviolette criticizes ‘vicious’ hits by New York Islanders players during intense 4-2 loss at UBS Arena. Laviolette calls hits on Mika Zibanejad and Vincent Trocheck ‘vicious’ and ‘from behind,’ while Islanders coach Patrick Roy insists they were accidental. Tensions run high as both coaches defend their players’ actions during the game.