I doubt you’ll be telling your future grandkids about this game, but hey, it’s the preseason. If anyone expected a Monday night exhibition against the Ottawa Senators to be a thrilling experience, boy have I got a bridge to sell you.
Instead of focusing on the final score or quality of NHL hockey, the purpose of these games for me is to evaluate certain players. We all know the ones we’re watching closely — it’s the same ones Kyle Dubas, Sheldon Keefe & Co. are keeping a close eye on right now.
In that regard, there were certainly some meaningful takeaways from tonight.