Pens' D Corps Stuns at All-Star Break
Pittsburgh's defensemen have quietly morphed into one of the league's stingiest units midway through the season, defying preseason obituaries for the Penguins. GM Kyle Dubas' patchwork blue line clamps down opponents while chipping in offensively, fueling a playoff push nobody saw coming. With Crosby and Malkin leaning on this group, the break offers a moment to assess if it's sustainable grit or smoke and mirrors.
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