The New York Rangers recalled their six-foot-eight yard-dog forward Matt Rempe on Tuesday from the AHL Hartford Wolfpack after having served an eight-game suspension. He is officially eligible to return against the New Jersey Devils at Madison Square Garden on Thursday.

Matt Rempe is finally set to return for the New York Rangers on Thursday night for their matchup against the New Jersey Devils. The 22-year-old was suspended eight games for his hit on Miro Heiskanen.

The Devils face the Rangers for the third time this season on Thursday night, and Matt Rempe could return to the lineup.

And Rempe acknowledged another violation could lead to a “huge suspension,” forcing him to confront the daunting challenge of embracing his physicality — the strength that helped him carve out a marginal role in the first place and become a fan favorite after debuting last February — while preventing it from becoming reckless.

The 6-9 forward finished serving his eight-game suspension and is eligible to return Thursday against the Devils.

New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe returned to practice this week after serving an eight-game suspension for an illegal hit on Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen on Dec. 20.

Rangers enforcer Matt Rempe is fresh off an eight-game suspension and spoke about his midset as he comes back.

Matt Rempe just served an eight-game suspension for another dirty hit, and now he's addressed the situation for the first time since returning from suspension as he looks towards his future in the league if he doesn't change his play style.

New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe is no stranger to controversial hits. The young Blueshirts winger has developed a reputation as one of the league’s more bruising forwards. However, he has also cultivated a reputation as a dangerous player.