Yesterday we graded out the forwards, today we shift gears to the defensemen and goaltenders to put a bow on the unofficial first half of the season bye week for the Penguins.
Marcus Pettersson (42 games played, 1 goal, 15 assists, 16 points), A: It took Mike Sullivan a little while to fully wrap his arms around Pettersson, but by now he’s well-entrenched as a key player on the team and rewarding them with consistently solid play. It’s no coincidence or surprise that both Karlsson and Letang have been at their best this season when paired with No.