Uwe Krupp, the big defenseman, had four shots on goal and several hard hits.

Jeff Beukeboom, the big defenseman, missed practice with a charley horse.

Jeff Beukeboom, the big defenseman, summed it up before leaving the building.

The Senators lost Chara, their big defenseman, with a knee injury in the same game.

They kept quiet while the league suspended the big defenseman for Game 6.

Dan McGillis, a big defenseman, is having a good series.

Among the heavy hitters was Beukeboom, the big defenseman, who had a half-dozen collisions before the 10-minute mark.

We need him to be a big, strong defenseman to carry the puck and get it out of our end.

Craig Ludwig, a big defenseman, retired and is scouting for the Stars.

Beukeboom, a big defenseman, is recovering from a concussion.