Coyotes fans know how big of a role Niklas Hjalmarsson plays on our blue line. He is the best defenseman game in and game out, and he can singlehandedly block as many shots as a goalie!
Hjalmarsson made his return last night against the Pittsburgh Penguins, and although the Coyotes didn’t win, Hjalmarsson’s fingerprints were all over the game. Although Hjalmarsson only played about 16 minutes last night the impact he made was so much more.
Hjalmarsson had two great block shots last night and managed to tally two takeaways for the Coyotes. However, his big moment came midway through the third period.