![The Capitals and Rangers had six fights and a line brawl to start the game. The teams had 100 PIMs combined in the first period. The Capitals and Rangers had six fights and a line brawl to start the game. The teams had 100 PIMs combined in the first period.](https://i0.wp.com/russianmachineneverbreaks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/capitals-penalty-box.jpg?fit=960%2C521&ssl=1)
The Capitals and Rangers had six fights and a line brawl to start the game. The teams had 100 PIMs combined in the first period.
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The Athletic on Twitter: "The first five minutes of Rangers-Capitals... - Six fights - 13 penalties assessed - 17 minute penalty for Brendan Smith after fight with Tom Wilson Penalty box is
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