"Jacob Trouba just getting manhandled": NHL fans react to Josh Anderson and Rangers captain chucking knuckles in heavyweight tilt

Fans reacted as New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba dropped the gloves against the Montreal Canadiens' Josh Anderson on Saturday afternoon. The spirited tilt took place during the first period of the Rangers-Canadiens matchup at Madison Square Garden.

While Jacob Trouba held his own during the bout, some fans weren’t impressed by Trouba’s fighting skills. Here’s what they said:

“Trouba just getting manhandled,” one fan chimed in.

“Ooooh, Trouba ate a few good ones,” one fan weighed in.

“Trouba fights like he plays defense. POORLY,” another remarked.

However, not all fans were down on Jacob Trouba’s performance. Some took to social media to express their excitement for the singular bout. Here’s a look at these comments:

“Damn that was a good fight between those two. Both guys can throw hands,” one fan posted on X.

“That should fire up the boys,” another fan commented.

“Hockey needs more of this,” another fan said.

While the bout wasn’t decided by a knockout, the consensus is that the decision went to Josh Anderson. Judging from the footage, both players held their own well. Perhaps, there could be a rematch the next time the Rangers and the Canadiens meet.

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Jacob Trouba goes pointless in win over Canadiens

The New York Rangers pulled out a thrilling 4-3 win over the Canadiens, with Kaapo Kakko getting the game-winner with 23 seconds left in the third period.

The Rangers got a fortunate four-minute power play, called a double-minor for Kirby Dach’s high stick on Mike Zibanejad. They didn't waste the opportunity, with Kakko lifting the Rangers past the Canadiens.

Meanwhile, Jacob Trouba went pointless on the night. He was a minus-1 on the night, playing a total of 13 minutes and 37 seconds, primarily on the third pairing. Trouba’s ice time was the lowest of all Rangers defensemen, with Adam Fox leading the team, registering over 25 minutes of ice time.

Jonathan Quick got the start for the Blue Shirts, making 25 saves in the win. He has been steady this season, providing starting netminder Igor Shesterkin a reliable backup.

The win over Montreal snapped a five-game losing streak for New York. The Rangers are now stuck in fourth place in the Metro Division, trying to catch up to the third-placed Carolina Hurricanes. The Rangers made up ground on the Canes, as they were blown out 6-0 by the Florida Panthers.

The Rangers will be off on Sunday before hitting the ice again on Monday night against the New Jersey Devils.