NHL Addresses Rangers-Devils Brawl, No Further Discipline for Players

The NHL decided not to impose additional suspensions following the heated Rangers-Devils game, emphasizing the effectiveness of on-ice officials.

The NHL won't apply further suspensions after the Rangers-Devils brawl, citing effective on-ice management.
Rangers rookie Matt Rempe, central to the feud, was a healthy scratch in the following game against the Red Wings.
The brawl, involving all 10 players on the ice, led to eight ejections just two seconds into the game.
Despite the absence of Rempe, the Rangers secured a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about fighting in hockey and its potential link to CTE.