I'm not sure. If the actions cause an immediate retaliation, sure. If 6 idiots on the bench can't help themselves, that's on the coaching.

It also speaks to the overall mood of the game. This likely didn't just come out of nowhere.

The purpose of the rule is to punish unsporting behavior that causes a fight. If they don't chest up to each other six other players stay on their own benches. They need to just walk away from each other and play ball if they can't handle the consequences.