Matt Rempe of the New York Rangers has made a name for himself as a tough guy who doesn’t back down from anybody, making him a huge fan favorite in New York despite only having played 63 NHL games. Last night, he delivered a massive hit on the Washington Capitals’ Tom Wilson — and fans are loving it.
Matt Rempe and Tom Wilson are both known as two of the toughest players in the NHL right now. Even though the Rangers and the Capitals play in the same division, the duo has yet to drop the gloves against each other. In 2024, Wilson challenged Rempe to a fight after he had gone after Wilson’s captain Alexander Ovechkin, but Rempe declined.
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Matt Rempe huge hit on Tom Wilson
Ahead of last night’s first matchup between the Rangers and the Capitals this season, fans of both teams were hoping to see some action between Rempe and Wilson in what would be considered a true heavyweight fight. While they didn’t fight this time either, Matt Rempe laid a huge hit on Wilson — and now he’s earning praise from fans all over the league.
”Beautiful”
“You love to see it,” one fan wrote on X.
“I love any time Tom Wilson gets knocked down, especially if it’s by Matt Rempe,” another added.
“That was beautiful,” a third fan said.
The Capitals, however, went on to win the game 1–0. The next time the teams meet is on December 23.
You can watch the hit below.
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