Matt Rempe helped the New York Rangers to a 4-1 victory over the Washington Capitals in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and felt at home doing it.
New York Rangers rookie Matt Rempe set the tone early for the team in their 4-1 Game 1 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday afternoon. Rempe scored the team’s first goal of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The score came in the second period. And before anyone knew it, the Rangers were up 3-0 by the time the game was in its second intermission.
The forward, who has become a fan favorite during the year, heard his name chanted across Madison Square Garden. It only amplified his performance even more and appeared to give him the confidence to do it again through the rest of the postseason – as long as the Rangers are in it. 'I know my game. I know I can skate well and be physical. I think I can be a real pain to play against down low, protecting pucks and going to the net,' Rempe said, per ESPN.
That was a big goal to put energy in the building, maybe because it was him, too, put a little more extra juice in the building,' Laviolette said. 'And then be able to get another one right after that. That was a turning point in the game.' Rempe’s score came off the stick of Jimmy Vesey, who also scored in the second period. ' scoring sent the fans crazy, and we scored two more goals in the next few minutes,' Vesey said.
Game 2 is set for Tuesday night in New York. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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