"Rangers-Devils Game Erupts into 10-Player Brawl, 8 Ejected in Fight-Filled Showdown"

A line brawl erupted at the start of the New York Rangers vs. New Jersey Devils game, resulting in eight ejections, including rookie Matt Rempe and tough guy Kurtis MacDermid. The beef between Rempe and MacDermid stemmed from a previous game where Rempe concussed a Devils defenseman, leading to a suspension. Despite coach Peter Laviolette's desire for Rempe to avoid staged fights and showcase his skills within the game, Rempe has found himself in the midst of controversy, with many of the NHL's toughest enforcers targeting him.