It was only a three-second glimpse, but Matt Rempe, finally, showcased offensive strides. The ones he started talking about in the preseason — after a summer’s worth of work — and kept doubling down on,

On Tuesday night, Matt Rempe stole the show in the New York Rangers’ 5-0 win over the Ottawa Senators. Between Rempe’s offensive and physical play, all eyes were on the skating giant. In the third period, Rempe scored his first goal of the season, using a nifty backhand move.

The real story is Shesterkin’s 164:03 shutout streak, dating back to the opening minute of the second period in Salt Lake City last week. The Rangers are playing so much better in front of their goalies this month that their numbers are bound to be better, but Shesterkin is also very much on point after his brief absence at the start of January.