THE New York Rangers recalled hard-hitting defenseman Matt Rempe back to the main lineup on Friday and three days later found himself suspended for eight games.
Rempe nudged and got on board Dallas Stars defender Miro Heiskanen during New York’s 3-1 victory Friday night. He was given a misconduct for that play.
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New York Rangers center Matt Rempe is escorted to the penalty box by official Tommy Hughes before being ejected for misconduct during a third period game against the Stars in Dallas, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutiérrez)
The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced he was suspended for eight games because of the play. He was also fined $80,000. The league said Rempe was considered a repeat offender. He only played in 22 career regular season games and was ejected four times.
Rempe spent the majority of the season playing in the American Hockey League for the Rangers’ affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack. He started the season with New York but didn’t last long with the team. He was recalled briefly in November before being fired again.
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New York Rangers center Matt Rempe, who was ejected for misconduct, slams the Stars’ Miro Heiskanen against the boards in the third period in Dallas, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutiérrez)
Friday night’s victory was Rempe’s first game with the Rangers since November 25. He had three goals, two assists and 22 penalty minutes in 18 games with Hartford.
He became extremely popular among Rangers fans late last season and during the playoffs due to his hard-nosed style of play. He was ejected twice and received a four-game suspension for elbowing New Jersey Devils defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler in the head in March.
The 2020 sixth-round pick has no points and 24 penalty minutes in five games for New York.
New York Rangers center Matt Rempe leaves the game after being ejected for misconduct in the third period against the Stars in Dallas, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutiérrez)
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Rangers lost to Carolina Hurricanes Sunday, 3-1. The team is 16-16-1 this season.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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