Dillon, a veteran free agent signed by the Devils after spending three years in Winnipeg, stepped up in the neutral zone and hit the Sabres winger up high, which drew a response from linemate Tuch, who dropped the gloves with the blueliner.

Global Series games kick off Friday in Czechia. Adam Proteau says it's best for all involved when those games happen in early October instead of November.

SportsLine's computer model has simulated Buffalo Sabres vs. New Jersey Devils on Friday in Prague, Czech Republic 10,000 times