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Keefe on Voronkov-Dillon fight: ‘Don’t like it at all’
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Keefe on Voronkov-Dillon fight: ‘Don’t like it at all’

  • Devils coach Sheldon Keefe said he didn’t like the Voronkov-Dillon sequence, calling it something he doesn’t like at all.
  • Dillon sustained an injury during the fight but returned for a couple of shifts before sitting out the third period as a precaution.
  • Keefe also criticized Jonas Siegenthaler’s ejection, arguing the timing and manner of the fight affected the call.
  • Columbus scored four unanswered goals after the incident to beat New Jersey 5-3.
  • Dillon, a veteran of 15 NHL seasons, played his 1,000th game earlier in the season.
  • Dillon began his career with the Dallas Stars in 2011-12 and has also played for the Sharks, Capitals, and Jets.
  • Keefe called for better emotional discipline from his Devils in high-tension moments.
  • The Devils trailed after the incident but briefly led 2-1 in the second period before Columbus surged ahead.
  • The fight drew attention to on-ice conduct and supplemental discipline questions.
  • The article again notes the matchup took place in New Jersey with Devils and Jackets.
  • Live reporting cited Amanda Stein as the source for postgame comments.
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Blue Jackets push back against Devils coach Keefe’s fight criticism: ‘Things were provoked’
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Blue Jackets push back against Devils coach Keefe’s fight criticism: ‘Things were provoked’

  • Columbus defended Voronkov and Fantilli after Keefe questioned their actions following the NJ victory.
  • Voronkov and Fantilli fought after a late second-period scrum, with Fantilli defending Werenski against cross-checks and slashes.
  • Fantilli had his first NHL fight while defending Fantilli’s teammate Werenski during the second period melee.
  • Keefe criticized Voronkov and Fantilli, saying they ‘weren’t prepared to fight,’ which the Blue Jackets disputed.
  • Dillon returned to the ice after the incident but didn’t play in the third period.
  • Columbus played without Olivier and Gudbranson, making the win more notable to coach Evason.
  • Fantilli emphasized the incident stemmed from opponents’ actions against Werenski.
  • Keefe asserted the incident impacted Devils players who provoked the conflict.
  • The two teams are set to meet again on Dec. 31 at Nationwide Arena, per Fantilli.
  • Fantilli and Evason commented on the ongoing stories surrounding the incident and the team’s response.
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