Montreal Canadiens right wing Josh Anderson (17) fights New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson, left, is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Montreal Canadiens right wing Josh Anderson (17) fights New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) shoots in front of Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson in the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette looks on in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

New York Rangers center Adam Edstrom (84) passes the puck around Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj in the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)