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Rangers Star Matt Rempe reacts to quick ejection against the Devils

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Tom Banks
April 4, 2024 (3:29 PM)

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The fighting got started very early in the Rangers vs. Devils rivalry showdown, and after being ejected almost immediately, Matt Rempe has reacted to the situation.

It's no secret that there's no love lost between the New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils, and that was shown almost immediately upon puck drop in their Wednesday night affair.

Unsurprisingly, given what happened the last time these two teams met, young enforcer Matt Rempe was at the center of it all, and now he's shared a response to the situation.

Rempe on getting tossed: "I thought I was going to have a good 5 minutes (in the penalty box) with the fellas. We were going to be cuddled up in there, getting cozy and having a good time... I had no idea that was a rule. I was like 'Dang it. My TOI didn't go up that game.'"

Despite being thrust into the spotlight immediately for his fighting ability, Rempe has shown that he's not afraid of the big moment, and continues to show plenty of personality that makes him such an intriguing player to follow. In 14 NHL games, Rempe now has 69 penalty minutes, and while some are looking for him to slow down on the fighting, he's clearly having a positive effect for this Rangers team, and with the playoffs right around the corner, he may ultimately end up being the difference maker that they need to make a Stanley Cup run.

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