Matt Rempe continues to make a name for himself. Since entering the league, the newest New York Ranger has not been shy about mixing it up with opponents.
It was during last Sunday’s Stadium Series that the 21-year-old rookie forward made his NHL debut. On his first shift, he accepted the challenge of Islanders veteran Matt Martin after a faceoff at center ice. The two exchanged fisticuffs before nearly 80,000 screaming fans at Met Life Stadium.
After registering seven hits in a 3-1 home win over the Stars on Tuesday, he was ejected from Thursday’s 5-1 win over the Devils for decking Nathan Bastian in the head. He finished the game with 17 penalty minutes.
In his fourth game earlier this afternoon, Rempe took on Flyers tough guy Nicolas Deslauriers three minutes into the first period. The two squared off in a high intensity heavyweight slugfest that electrified the crowd at Wells Fargo Center. Here’s how it looked and sounded.
In four games, Rempe already has three fights and 27 penalty minutes. So far, the former Rangers 2020 sixth round pick has made an impact.
The Rangers and Flyers are currently tied 1-1 with over 15 minutes left in the third period.
UPDATE: Rempe appears to have scored the first goal of his career. A Braden Schneider shot was deflected past Flyers’ goalie Samuel Ersson. Although they credited Barclay Goodrow with the goal that made it 2-1 Rangers, the puck went off Rempe in front before going in.
UPDATE: Rempe also got the postgame interview with ESPN’s Emily Kaplan. The Rangers held on for a 3-1 win over the Flyers to tie the franchise record winning streak with their 10th straight win. Rempe sure sounded excited.