Simply unmatched electric vibes debuting in front of your boys ⚡️ @BC_MHockey pic.twitter.com/sBqutwJLgL — x - Washington Capitals (@Capitals) April 1, 2025 The Bruins' late-season woes deepened Tuesday, April 1st, at TD Garden, where a 4-3 loss to the visiting Capitals extended their losing streak to a concerning nine games, a stretch that became even more notable when Alex Ovechkin, amidst the Bruins struggles, added to his legendary tally with his 891st career goal, drawing him within four of Wayne Gretzky's iconic NHL record. This historical milestone added a prominent element to the Bruins' urgent push for a playoff spot. Also of note during the game, Ryan Leonard, fresh from signing with the Washington Capitals on Monday, March 31st, made his NHL debut. The Bruins head to Montreal on Thursday, hoping to end this losing streak when they take on the Canadiens, and the Capitals finish their two-game road trip on Wednesday when they visit the Carolina Hurricanes. Bosto...
After boarding and elbowing Dallas Stars defenseman, Miro Heiskanen, on Friday, December 20th, it was announced that New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe would be serving an eight-game suspension without pay.
Rempe had been assessed a major penalty and game misconduct for elbowing in the third period of the matchup in Dallas with 12:51 left in regulation. He was considered a repeat offender under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Based on his average annual salary, he had forfeited $80,000.00, which went to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.
The 22-year-old Calgary native is expected to return on the 9th of January, however, on Monday, it was announced that the Rangers assigned Matt Rempe to the AHL Hartford Wolf Pack.
It had been expected that the Rangers would be keeping him in the lineup for his return, and despite the news, New York has not given up on Rempe just yet.
The forward has only played in five games this season for the Rangers as he's been passed back and forth between the NHL and AHL.
Matt Rempe provides a specific, thrilling physical spark that is definitely intriguing for a Rangers team that has been struggling this season, and just struggling to find their identity. ...As of right now, it's unclear how head coach Peter Laviolette will utilize Rempe going forward, but he is likely to find a place on the New York Rangers.
Emily Kaplan on Matt Rempe and his suspension: "The good news is the Rangers still love him almost as much as you love him. They still love his attitude, his work ethic, his development, so as long as he's learned his lesson, I do expect him to get another opportunity with the Rangers this spring."
Hopefully, the eight-game suspension served as a stark reminder for Matt Rempe that while his physicality and size bring a thrilling spark to the New York Rangers, he must learn to channel his intensity legally and effectively. His development hinges on learning to harness that intensity, becoming a force on both ends of the ice while maintaining the discipline necessary for sustained success. The Rangers, and many of their fans, eagerly await his return, eager to see him continue to grow and win in the future.
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