New York Rangers star forced to exit game with injury after heavyweight fight with San Jose Sharks brawler

NEW York Rangers star Matt Rempe was left injured after a brutal fight.

Rempe is the enforcer of the Rangers, standing at 6-foot-9 and getting in more fights than anyone else on the team.

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Matt Rempe was left injured after a massive fightCredit: MSG Network

Rempe took a few big shots off his jaw in the fightCredit: MSG Network

On Thursday, Rempe squared up with San Jose Sharks star Ryan Reaves.

The two dropped gloves at center ice in the first period of the game.

After circling each other for a moment, Rempe and Raves started throwing haymakers at each other.

Rempe appeared to take the bulk of the hits, wearing a few massive shots square on his jaw.

Immediately after the fight, Rempe headed to the locker room and did not return to the game.

“He’s being evaluated right now for an upper-body injury,” Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan said.

There is no word on how significant Rempe’s injury is or if he will miss any time.

The Rangers will hope he returns quickly as Rempe has become a more important player this season.

Rempe has taken major strides from last season and is logging consistent ice time this year.

He has scored one goal in nine games this year.

Rempe now plays the net front of the Rangers’ second power-play unit.

He has quickly become a fan-favorite, and fans share how much they enjoy his fights on social media.

“Good bout,” one fan said.

“Rempe is a perfect Ranger,” another fan said.

“Rempe is developing, in a few years nobody will want to fight him,” a third fan said.

“You know it’s good when the coaches are applauding,” a fourth fan said.

“Matt Rempe is an absolute beast of an enforcer!” a fifth fan said.

Perhaps Rempe’s fight can spark some life into the Rangers.

The team is struggling to start this season, owning a 3-4-2 record.