When this series began with the 2010-11 NHL season, when the Penguins had a whopping 71 fights which was second in the league, the league has come a long way in 2018-19 when the Penguins finished in the top-10 in the NHL with only 16 fights. Boston led the league with an unimpressive 26 fights. It’s certainly a far cry from the league ten years ago. Which is a good thing as the on-ice product seems to be reaching a new heights with so many high profile players across the league.
2018-19 was a pretty forgettable season in fighting for the Penguins.