Penguins defense carrying club through playoffs

 
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -A little more than two years ago, coach Michel Therrien - 11 games into his tenure behind the Pittsburgh Penguins bench - ripped his club for its evident indifference to defense. Now, one game away from the Stanley Cup finals,... [link]

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