Rangers Defenseman Fined For High-Sticking Trent Frederic In Bruins Loss
Boston lost its second straight game
The Bruins were sent to the loss column for the second straight time, although Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba will be taking a hefty postgame hit after New York’s 7-4 victory over Boston on Saturday.
At 2:20 minutes in the second period, Trouba and Bruins forward Trent Frederic got tangled up behind New York’s net after a whistle. Trouba then swung his stick, making contact with Frederic’s helmet, although the officials did not penalize the 29-year-old during the game.
Afterward, Trouba couldn’t escape disciplinary action.
The NHL fined Trouba a maximum of $5,000, according to an announcement from the league’s player and safety department.
On the flip side, Trouba also avoided a suspension which would’ve marked the second of his 11-year career.
“That’s a tough team to relax against because they can make you pay,” Trouba said postgame, per an SNY video. “But I feel like we stayed energized and stayed up on the bench and the game kept moving, kept making plays, kept skating and I think that was a big factor in why we played a good third period.”
Trouba contributed an assist in the win that put New York (15-3-1) ahead of Boston (14-3-3) for the best record in the Eastern Conference.
