Rangers' Matt Rempe: Not available Saturday

Rempe (upper body) has been ruled out of Saturday's tilt versus Montreal, Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic reports Friday.

Rempe has missed the last 23 games after he was hurt in a fight with Ryan Reaves on Oct. 23. Head coach Mike Sullivan wants Rempe to get in a few practices before going back in the lineup. Rempe has one goal, 30 hits and seven PIM in nine games this season.