It was pre-preseason but the Penguins and Ottawa Senators prospects engaged in a heated battle on Saturday afternoon. Pittsburgh previously beat the Boston team 6-3 on Friday in a game that had a couple of hits but almost none of the physicality and post-whistle pushing, shoving, punching and yelling that the Pens and Sens got into on Saturday.
Perhaps that was to be expected, Ottawa was undoubtedly looking to respond and show some emotion and pride following a 9-1 loss yesterday to New Jersey. The Sens’ youngsters were up to the task to show up and play with emotion today, but the Pens won a spirited 4-2 contest over them in matinee action.