Tonight, the New Jersey Devils returned home after a three-game road trip through Western Canada. Tonight, the New Jersey Devils active roster featured the return of Patrik Elias, who has been out with a right knee injury since preseason. Tonight, the New Jersey Devils faced the return of the Columbus Blue Jackets, who beat them at the Rock back in October. Tonight, the New Jersey Devils returned to the 'L' column with a 1-2 loss to the Blue Jackets. But for the first time this season, there would be controversy. And so I'm going to devote the next 500 words or so of this recap about it.