Graphic by Genevive Oliver After two periods of tense, scoreless hockey, the Boston Bruins and Los Angeles Kings delivered a sudden explosion of action, culminating in an exhilarating overtime finish. The Bruins ultimately prevailed, defeating the Kings 2-1 after forward Morgan Geekie scored his 16th goal of the season at 2:27 of the extra frame. Geekie, who also notched the game’s opening goal in the third period (8:01), single-handedly drove the offense needed to snap Boston's challenging two-game losing streak. For the Los Angeles Kings, Joel Armia provided a moment of sheer late-game resilience, tying the score at 13:03 of the third period to force overtime and secure a vital point, despite the tough outcome that extended their overall losing streak to three games. Boston Bruins Lineup: Blumel - Zacha - Pastrnak Steeves - Khusnutdinov - Geekie Jeannot - Minten - Kastelic Tufte - Kuraly - Eyssimont Zadorov - Aspirot Lindholm - Jokiharju Lohrei - Peeke Swayman Korpisalo Los Ang...
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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