New York Rangers center Matt Rempe (73) and Boston Bruins defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk (12) slam into the boards during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New York Rangers center Matt Rempe (73) gestures at fans as he leaves the ice after fighting New Jersey Devils defenseman Kurtis MacDermid during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
New Jersey Devils defenseman Kurtis MacDermid (23) fights New York Rangers center Matt Rempe (73) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
New Jersey Devils defenseman Kurtis MacDermid (23) fights New York Rangers center Matt Rempe (73) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
FILE - New York Rangers' Matt Rempe (73) celebrates after scoring past Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson (33) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Feb. 24, 2024, in Philadelphia. Rempe fought seconds into his first NHL shift. Rangers fans chant his name whether he is playing or not. The 6-foot-8 forward was a central figure in a rare line brawl. And at 21 he has become a modern-day cult hockey hero. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton, File)
FILE - New York Rangers' Matt Rempe, top, fights with New York Islanders' Matt Martin, bottom, during the first period of an NHL Stadium Series hockey game in East Rutherford, N.J., Feb. 18, 2024. Rempe fought seconds into his first NHL shift. Rangers fans chant his name whether he is playing or not. The 6-foot-8 forward was a central figure in a rare line brawl. And at 21 he has become a modern-day cult hockey hero. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
FILE - Philadelphia Flyers' Nicolas Deslauriers (44) and New York Rangers' Matt Rempe (73) fight during the first period of an NHL hockey game Feb. 24, 2024, in Philadelphia. Rempe fought seconds into his first NHL shift. Rangers fans chant his name whether he is playing or not. The 6-foot-8 forward was a central figure in a rare line brawl. And at 21 he has become a modern-day cult hockey hero. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton, File)