NJ Devils’ Kovalchuk: I have never won a fight so convincingly

New Jersey Devils left winger Ilya Kovalchuk revealed some of the details of his fight against Philadelphia Flyers’ Brayden Schenn.

«Rinaldo slew-footed Zach. He’s one of those kind of players who wanted to get something going and they did. Schenn was there, too. I asked him, ‘What are you going to do?’ He said, ‘Fight you,’ » Kovalchuk told NJ.com.

Asked if he’s ever won a fight so convincingly, Kovalchuk admitted: «Not like that. I didn’t even hurt my hand. It was a clean hit.»

Devils goalie Johan Hedberg also commented on the incident after the 6-4 win. «Bad decision by Schenn. Kovy’s a big man. Obviously he shouldn’t have to fight. When he gets too upset, he does.»