Rangers’ Matt Rempe suspended 8 games for hit on Stars player

New York Rangers He recalled hard-hitting defenseman Matt Rempe to the main roster on Friday and found himself suspended for eight games three days later.

Rempe elbowed and got on Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen during New York’s 3-1 win Friday night. He was given game misconduct for the 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 the third period against the Stars on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced an eight-game suspension for the play. He was also fined $80,000. The league said Rempe is considered a habitual offender. He played in just 22 regular season games in his career and was ejected four times.

Rempe spent most of the season playing for the Rangers’ affiliate Hartford Wolf Pack in the American Hockey League. He started the season in New York but could not stay in the team for long. He was recalled briefly in November before being sent out again.

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New York Rangers center Matt Rempe, who was ejected for a game misconduct, slams the Stars’ Miro Heiskanen into the boards during the third period on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Friday night’s win was Rempe’s first game with the Rangers since Nov. 25. He had three goals, two assists and 22 penalty minutes in 18 games with Hartford.

He became extremely popular with Rangers fans late last season and due to his tenacious style of play. He was ejected twice and served a four-game suspension in March for elbowing New Jersey Devils defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler in the head.

The 2020 sixth-round pick has no points and 24 penalty minutes in five games played in New York.

New York Rangers center Matt Rempe leaves the game after being ejected for misconduct in the third period against the Stars on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

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Rangers were defeated Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 on Sunday. The team is 16-16-1 this season.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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