Pittsburgh Penguins' Spencer Stastney (24) collides with Ottawa Senators' Samuel Blais (79) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) Gene J. Puskar This article originally appeared on PGHHockeyNOW .

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ (7-11-2) simple, well-played first period evaporated later in the second period. The tight defending became turnovers and puck watching as the Ottawa Senators (13-6-2)m increasingly controlled the game.

The Penguins steadily lost ground and were not in contention despite the close score. Ottawa scored a couple of goals in the final five minutes…

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