Matt Rempe had to be restrained from fighting.
Matt Rempe went to challenge the dispute. AOP / USA TODAY SPORTS
The brawler who caused a stir in recent weeks Matt Rempe21, was close to ending up in the NHL again.
The New York Rangers, represented by Rempe, were playing against the Columbus Blue Jackets when a scuffle broke out in the center circle by Mathieu Olivier and between Vincent Trocheck.
Rempe, who was trying to score, immediately stopped what he was doing and started rushing towards the center circle. Columbus’s Damon Severson, however, tied up the swollen attacker from behind so that he could not run again.
You can watch a video of the situation from this link.
Severson’s actions caused discussion on social media.
– I’m literally crying. Severson thought we really didn’t need any more fights, someone wrote.
– He held on as if for his life, another interpreted.
– The defender said that for everyone’s safety you are not needed now, the third stated.
Before Thursday, Rempe had already fought three times in five matches. The last time he just got his back from Olivier.
Now Rempe didn’t take a single moment to relax. He tackled four times and accumulated 7.42 minutes of ice time.
During the warm-ups, Rangers’ Home crowd cheered when the youngster with a black eye was shown on the light board.
Rangers won 4–1. Artemi Panarin scored 2+1.