Matt Rempe Nears Return, Practices in Non-Contact Jersey for Rangers

New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe is showing encouraging signs in his recovery from an upper-body injury sustained in a fight against Ryan Reaves, which landed him on LTIR and caused him to miss 23 games. The 23-year-old practiced for the first time Tuesday in a non-contact jersey and traveled with the team to Chicago, indicating significant progress toward a return to the lineup.