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Devils' matchup with Blue Jackets shows why fighting should be abolished in the NHL

The New Jersey Devils matchup with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night turned into a battle of wills. There were multiple fights, and the best term to describe it was chaotic. It also showed the downside of fighting and why we've moved past the need for it in hockey.

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Dmitri Voronkov (10) and New Jersey Devils right wing Stefan Noesen (11) fight: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images
Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Dmitri Voronkov (10) and New Jersey Devils right wing Stefan Noesen (11) fight: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images | Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images

On Monday night, the New Jersey Devils and Columbus Blue Jackets had a tilt that was as exciting and ferocious as we wanted from the game.