Deryk Engelland Fitting Into Pens Lineup Anywhere He Can

“Whether he’s played forward or [defense] for us — there have been games where he’s played forward and then killed penalties on defense the last 15 games — he adds to our team in what he brings,” coach Dan Bylsma said Thursday.

In the 5-1 win Wednesday at Buffalo, Bylsma noted, Engelland helped nullify pesky Sabres center Steve Ott.

“[Ott] was running around and chirping and trying to do his thing, and Deryk goes right out and settles him down,” Bylsma said.