Pittsburgh Penguins: Stars of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Jun 11, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins players pose for a team photo with the Stanley Cup after defeating the Nashville Predators in game six of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 11, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins players pose for a team photo with the Stanley Cup after defeating the Nashville Predators in game six of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
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May 31, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Justin Schultz (4) moves the puck against the Nashville Predators during the second period in game two of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final at PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
May 31, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Justin Schultz (4) moves the puck against the Nashville Predators during the second period in game two of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final at PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Justin Schultz

With number one defenceman Kris Letang out for most of the regular season and playoffs, Justin Schultz had to assume that role on the top line.

Given all that pressure, what did he do? He executed perfectly.

Schultz has held our blue line down. He played great both defensively and offensively, scoring 13 points in these playoffs, leading all Penguins defencemen.

Schultz is top pairing material and he really showed it this year.