While your two options are pretty drastic, 94 I am of the mind that option 1 is the better option. Certainly not to the extent that you are stating because let's be honest, these players are not interested in injuring another player who had nothing to do with the incident from last night. And they also know that those players aren't just going to sit back and take it. You don't want them risking further injuries to the Rangers.
By not taking the ice you punish the fans who paid money to see them play.
The right response is to do everything you can to punish them physically when you have the opportunity. Take cheap shots and penalties, cross check guys with intent and take penalties, run their goalie and take penalties. aim high on your shots from the point, face wash the shit out of any player near the crease after the whistle.