Major fireworks expected as Rangers make a crucial lineup change ahead of Leafs showdown
The New York Rangers have made a major lineup change setting the stage for a potential big fight tonight against Ryan Reaves & the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The two original six teams face off on Saturday night in Toronto with both teams having played four games this season. The New York Rangers have the edge right now over the Leafs in the standings but both have high hopes this season. The Rangers won the Presidents Trophy last season and are looking to keep things rolling. Meanwhile Craig Berube & the Toronto Maple Leafs have made major off season changes & are aiming for their first Stanley Cup since 1967.
While fans will be focused on stars like Auston Matthews, William Nylander, Igor Shesterkin, and Artemi Panarin, there's extra attention on two players who have been added to the lineup: Ryan Reaves for the Leafs and Matt Rempe for the Rangers.
Both enforcers were scratched for most of the season but are expected to play tonight. Their return raises expectations of a fight, especially since the last time these teams met in March, Reaves and Rempe dropped the gloves in a heated brawl.
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Rempe who has been training with former NHLer Georges Laraque is under pressure to prove his worth & needs to avoid making mistakes & taking unnecessary penalties. Reaves on the other hand was scratched last game for the Leafs & will need to be better going forward.
Fans are expecting a heavy weight show down between these two enforcers. Stay tuned for what could be an action packed game.
