Filewich picked up his second shorty off a three-on-two, placing a Brodziak pass behind Caron at 4:40 of the second frame.

That physicality played a large part in the first period, as the Penguins limited the Admirals to just seven shots on goal, despite the visitors receiving four power play opportunities.

At least one of those man advantages played right into the Pens’ hands. Kyle Brodziak tracked down a clear behind the Norfolk net, and battled with a pair of Admirals defenders to grab control of the puck. He then dished a pass to Filewich in front, who calmly backhanded a shot behind former Penguin Sebastien Caron 4:23 into the game.

“They had three guys deep there, and the two forwards were up high, so I just kind of stayed in the slot,” said Filewich. “I anticipated [Brodziak] getting the puck…I just stood there and luckily it bounced out.”

Matt Carkner extended the lead less than three minutes later, slapping a shot that tipped off Caron’s glove and found the net.

“It was just great vision and playmaking by [Brodziak],” Filewich said.

The Admirals countered with a shorthanded tally of their own, as Brandon Bochenski picked up his team-leading 22nd goal of the season midway through the third period to make the score 3-1.

But Tyler Kennedy sealed the victory with a late score to cap the night.

The Penguins will be off for the next two days, before returning to action Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Phantoms at home.

NOTES: The Penguins previously scored two shorthanded goals in a game on Jan. 18, 2005 at Manitoba and November 13, 2005 at Hartford. They also accomplished the feat in Game One of the East Division Finals against the Hershey Bears last spring.