So far this postseason, the Dallas Stars’ best defenseman has been without a doubt Miro Heiskanen. But in the young sophomore’s shadow lies another defenseman who has been putting up an equally impressive run: fellow No. 1 defenseman John Klingberg.
Klingberg is strong in transition, moving the puck with long stretch passes. He is aggressive in pinching down in the offensive zone to keep possessions alive. Those traits have their drawbacks, particularly turnovers, but are a big net positive for the Stars.
Klingberg’s fingerprints have been all over the Stars’ success since the beginning of the playoffs.