The Battle Returns in Battle of Ontario

Matt Bradley fights Aaron Voros. AP Photo/Frank Franklin II

The Leafs and Sens fought it out in a close game last night.

Just a few minutes into the game Jeff Finger and Jesse Winchester got things started.  Some bumping after a whistle and the gloves were off.  Winchester had a big hit on Jamal Mayers earlier that might have sparked that one.

About ten minutes Colton Orr continued his monster week by dropping Matt Carkner.  Orr has looked unstoppable in his last couple of fights.

Just a minute after that, Luke Schenn took on Chris Neil.  Schenn clearly didn’t appreciate the hit Neil laid on him, plus the bonus stick-work afterwards.

Schenn took another big hit in the second period, this one from Jarkko Ruutu.  John Mitchell went straight after Ruutu and the two had the fourth and final fight of the night.

After being down 2-1 in the second period Ottawa scored two goals in just over three minutes to take the lead.  The held on to win 3-2.

In other action:
- Aaron Voros bloodied Matt Bradley, but Bradley wound up scoring the game winner for the Caps.
- There were two fights in the Flames-Avs game. Brandon Prust picked up his 8th major against Chris Stewart.

So long Shanny

Brendan Shanahan has annouced his retirement.  He was a true powerfoward and his game will be missed.  It is rumored that Shanahan will work for the NHL.

More on Shanahan:
The NHL without Brendan Shanahan is sadly now a reality
Chase Has Fond Memories of Shanahan
Bowman: Shanahan the “missing piece”
Shanahan leaves impressive off-ice legacy

Videos added

Kyle Quincey vs Rene Bourque Nov 17, 2009
Chris Stewart vs Brandon Prust Nov 17, 2009
John Mitchell vs Jarkko Ruutu Nov 17, 2009
Luke Schenn vs Chris Neil Nov 17, 2009
Colton Orr vs Matt Carkner Nov 17, 2009
Jeff Finger vs Jesse Winchester Nov 17, 2009
Matt Bradley vs Aaron Voros Nov 17, 2009
Matt Walker vs Paul Bissonnette Nov 16, 2009
Wayne Simmonds vs Kenndal McArdle Nov 16, 2009
Ryan Getzlaf vs Bill Guerin Nov 16, 2009
Tim Jackman vs Shawn Thornton Nov 16, 2009
Jason Strudwick vs Tom Sestito Nov 16, 2009
Zack Stortini vs Michael Blunden Nov 16, 2009

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