WATCH: Massive brawl erupts as Jacob Trouba floors Alexander Nylander

A massive brawl broke out after the initial collision between Jacob Trouba and Alexander Nylander. It happened during the second period when the Pittsburgh Penguins were leading the New York Rangers with a score of 2-1. The referees controlled the situation, and the game resumed after a halt of a few minutes.

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The Penguins scored the first goal in the seventh minute of the first period through Rickard Rakell. The Rangers fought back and leveled it up with a strike from Barclay Goodrow in the 12th minute to end it 1-1. The second period saw a single goal, which came through Jason Zucker, and the Penguins ended it in their favor with a score of 2-1. It also saw the brawl between Jacob Trouba and Alexander Nylander, which was also the highlight of this contest.

The third period saw the Rangers strike one to level the scores and take it to overtime. Kris Letang scored within two minutes of the play to help the Penguins win their second-consecutive game.

How have Jacob Trouba and Alexander Nylander performed this season?

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Jacob Trouba has played 66 games this season, averaging 21 minutes on the ice. He has been involved in 23 goals and has scored seven with a shooting percentage of 3.5. He has been involved in 53 penalty minutes and has contributed to five powerplay goals.

Alexander Nylander has been out of action for a long due to an injury and has played three games averaging 13 minutes on the ice this season. He has a single-goal contribution to his name, and his impact on the team has been minimal.

New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins 2022-23 season overview

The New York Rangers are currently third in the Eastern Conference Metropolitan with 84 points. They have scored 213 goals in 66 games of the season, with contributions from Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider. On the defensive front, New York Rangers have allowed 2.79 goals per game on average.

After losing their last game, the Rangers will look to do better in their upcoming game, where they face the Washington Capitals on March 14, 2023. Jacob Trouba will have an important role to play during this crucial phase of the season.

On the other hand, the Penguins are fourth in the Metropolitan Division standings with 78 points. The Penguins have scored 216 goals in 66 games of the season. Sidney Crosby and Jake Guentzel's contributions have been immense, with 56 goals between them.

Their defense has struggled and has conceded more than three goals per game this season. The overall contribution from the defensive unit has been inconsistent and needs to improve a lot in the future. They are scheduled to play the Montreal Canadiens on March 14, 2023.