Defensive production could help snap Penguins’ skid

The Penguins have combined for 357 total points this season; 132 of them, or 37%, have come off the sticks of defensemen. According to Statmuse, that’s good for sixth-best in the NHL so far in 2021-22.

But during the Penguins’ current losing streak, defensemen’s names haven’t been showing up on the scoreboard.

Here is a summary of defenseman production during the Penguins’ recent six-game winning streak (January 15 to January 25):

Kris Letang: 3-4—7

Mike Matheson: 3-3—6

Brian Dumoulin: 1-3—4

John Marino: 0-1—1