Subban Making an Impact | FEATURE

When you look at the scoresheet over the last six games, Devils defenseman P.K. Subban's name is a constant. With six points over six games, Subban is finding his groove.
"He's made some really good offensive plays, he's made some great defending plays for us," Devils head coach Lindy Ruff said Monday after practice. "The pair of (Jonas) Siegenthaler and Subban has been a real good defensive pair for us. Some of it is his awareness to get in on plays, the other part is we know ultimately what P.K. can bring. I'd like to see him get to that high level and just stay there."

The defenseman credits his teammates for his success.
"When I look at our team, it's a different feeling with our team this year," Subban said. "Our team is starting to come together. I've benefitted from that."
One of Subban's recent assists was on the game-tying goal Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. He set up forward Jimmy Vesey on a breakaway with a long pass, which helped the team take momentum in a tough game.

"We didn't like where we were at after two periods. We came out with a lot more fire and got the first one early. P.K. made a great pass to me, I was lucky enough to beat the goalie," Vesey said following the 5-3 win against the Lightning.
"Not many people can make that pass, I don't think. It was one heck of a pass at a really important time in the game for us," Ruff said Monday.
Although his name is finding its way on the scoresheet more and more, Subban is focused on defending first and helping his team get wins.
"My No. 1 thing is to defend first," he said. "Throughout my career I've always been able to generate offense. It's nice to see the puck go in or create plays, but I want to win hockey games and that was a big win for us in Tampa."