The NHL announced Wednesday that New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe has been fined $25,000 for unprofessional conduct directed at officials during Sunday’s loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.
Officials assessed Keefe a game misconduct and the Devils a bench minor with 1:48 remaining in the third period of Vegas’ 2-0 win.
Keefe’s outburst came after Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel collided with Jack Hughes, forcing the Devils star to leave the game with an injury. No penalty was called on the play.
Hughes did not return to the game. The extent of his injury remains unclear.
This marks the second time Keefe has been fined for incidents against Vegas. He received an identical $25,000 fine while coaching the Toronto Maple Leafs after being ejected during a loss to the Golden Knights in late February 2024.
Keefe is in his first season with New Jersey after five years in Toronto. He’s led the Devils to a 33-24-6 record, placing them third in the Metropolitan Division.
