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New Jersey Devils right wing Kurtis Gabriel (39) and Carolina Hurricanes left wing Micheal Ferland (79) fight during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Newark,
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Toronto Maple Leafs forward Kurtis Gabriel (29) fights Montreal Canadiens forward Michael Pezzetta (55) during the third period of an NHL preseason hockey game, Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021 in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The
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Kurtis Gabriel Suspended for 1 Game for Boarding Nolan Patrick; Nothing for Patrick Blindsiding Gabriel - All About The Jersey
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