During Game 3, Matt Rempe was penalized for interference after delivering a high hit to Trevor van Riemsdyk at 12:08, who then required medical attention and left the game. The incident led to Rempe's penalty and a power play for the Capitals, who were 0-for-1 on power plays so far. Van Riemsdyk, affected by the hit, was suspected to have gone through concussion protocol due to the nature of the impact. This game marks a continuing challenge for the Capitals, who have now seen four defensemen injured by significant hits. Rempe, who is 6-7, delivered the check to the 6-3 Van Riemsdyk.
No word yet on Trevor van Riemsdyk, who left Game 3 following a high hit to the head by Matt Rempe. Rempe, who is 6-7, left his feet to deliver the check to the 6-3 Van Riemsdyk, who had played the puck away at that point and barely had time to react. https://t.co/1vRkAR0N5i
John Carlson played 10:11 in the first period with all the special teams and Trevor van Riemsdyk leaving with injury after high interference hit from Matt Rempe at 12:08.
Late hit. Interference. Reputation. This guyโs career is gonna be awfully short. https://t.co/OsQbI0sqx2
The Capitals are currently playing without Trevor van Riemsdyk, who left Game 3 following a heavy hit by Matt Rempe. TVR barely had time to turn before Rempe caught him up high in the head. This is the fourth defenseman the Caps have lost on a big hit. https://t.co/1vRkAR0N5i
multiple things can be true: - TvR didnโt have the puck, itโs interference - TvR probably shouldnโt be admiring his pass here, either - BUT Rempe also needs to be more careful + aware of his size - Rempe is never going to get the benefit of the doubt from officials at this point
Matt Rempe lays out van Riemsdyk and gets called for Interference. ๐ฒ https://t.co/M0vpLf8MDt
Matt Rempe was called for interference on this hit on Trevor Van Riemsdyk https://t.co/Ohl97EMDfa
Rempe's called for interference for this hit on TvR https://t.co/TnnF2UzkRB
Matt Rempe was called for interference on this hit against Trevor Van Riemsdyk https://t.co/hg5XP2OAMX
Rempe going off for interference for his hit on van Riemsdyk. They could have called it elbowing, or something else. Van Riemsdyk goes off for concussion protocol, I imagine. And #NYR will be down a man when we return.
Matt Rempe with a hard check on Trevor van Riemsdyk. It's interference. Rempe to the box. TvR to the room.
Rempe called for interference for hit on van Riemsdyk into end boards at 12:08 TvR went to locker room. Capitals PP (0-for-1 so far)
Matt Rempe gets an interference minor after crushing TVR in the head without the puck.
Caps to the power play. Rempe will go off for interference on TVR. And that's a brutal hit.