Pontus Holmberg forced to drop the gloves after targeting Ridly Greig with a dirty hit

Last season, the Battle of Ontario reached a new level of intensity, especially after Morgan Rielly's cross-check on Ridly Greig following an empty-net goal. That intensity carried over into this year's preseason.

In the first period, after falling behind, Holmberg saw an opportunity to take a shot at Greig. He grabbed Greig from behind and dragged him to the ice. Greig was left stunned and had to leave the game, not returning.

Holmberg received a two-minute minor penalty for roughing, but the Senators weren't satisfied with just that. In the third period, Cole Reinhardt, a 24-year-old rookie, tracked down Holmberg and forced him into a fight.

Reinhardt, no stranger to physical play, went up against Holmberg, who isn't known for fighting. Holmberg held his own but ultimately lost the bout. The Maple Leafs also lost the game 2-1, with the Senators scoring a shorthanded goal late in the third period.

The Leafs now drop to 0-1-1 in the preseason, losing both games to the Senators.