Letang practicing with team today
Letang remains out indefinitely with a mild concussion but practicing is definitely an encouraging sign. At this pace he might get back in the lineup before the end of the regular season.
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Kris Letang
Age: 38Position: D
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85%
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71%
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Goals
22%
Assists
80%
Power-Play
74%
SOG
58%
Plus/Minus
32%
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Injured Ds Kris Letang, Deryk Engelland skated at CEC. No word on whether they'll be back for #Penguins AM skate, but a good sign regardless
Good news that Letang is skating. He remains out indefinitely with a mild concussion.
Bylsma: D Kris Letang did some light work off the ice today.
Good news for Letang, who is already recovering from a mild concussion. Expect the Pens to bring their top defenseman along slowly.
Bylsma: No update on Letang. Be re-evaluated.
Letang has yet to resume on-ice activity. It would be shocking for the Penguins to rush the defenseman back after sustaining two concussions this season.
Bylsma said Letang still having symptoms but they aren't severe
Letang has yet to resume on-ice activity. It would be shocking for the Penguins to rush the defenseman back after sustaining two concussions this season.
#Pens coach Bylsma: Letang has symptoms and will be reevaluated back in Pittsburgh -SK
Letang is out at least a week per concussion protocol. The All-Star defender scored nine goals and 31 points in 39 games.
Last night Bylsma called Letang day-to-day w upper body injury.
The hit appeared brutal which could lead to yet another concussion. The All-Star defender scored nine goals and 31 points in 39 games.
DALLAS — Penguins defenseman Kris Letang has left the game in Dallas midway through the first period after absorbing a shot to the head from Stars left wing Eric Nystrom.
The hit appeared brutal which could lead to yet another concussion. The All-Star defender scored nine goals and 31 points in 39 games.
DALLAS — Penguins defenseman Kris Letang has left the game in Dallas midway through the first period after absorbing a shot to the head from Stars left wing Eric Nystrom.
The hit appeared brutal which could lead to yet another concussion. The All-Star defender scored nine goals and 31 points in 39 games.
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#Pens coach Bylsma: Letang's focus will be on the game and not something that happened in the past -Sam
Letang played a good game yesterday and likely will see top-four minutes again tonight. Expect the team to try to downplay the Max Pacioretty hit of two months ago but for the game to get a bit chippy.
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Bylsma confirms letang is in tonight
Great news for the Penguins as they expect to get their top defender back tonight. Before getting hurt, he scored three goals and 19 points in 22 games.
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Bylsma says there is a chance Letang will return tomorrow night at MSG against the Rangers.
Great news for the Penguins as they expect to get their top defender back very soon. Before getting hurt, he scored three goals and 19 points in 22 games.
Kris Letang just hit the ice for #Pens morning skate -MC
Great news for the Penguins as they expect to get their top defender back within the next week. Before getting hurt he scored three goals and 19 points in 22 games.
Just spoke with Shero. He confirmed that Letang has been cleared to play and could see game action before the all-star break.
Great news for the Penguins as they expect to get their top defender back within the next week. Before getting hurt he scored three goals and 19 points in 22 games.
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#Pens GM Shero tells @MarkMaddenX he anticipates Letang to practice with the team Tues -Sam
Great news for Letang as he is expected to practice for the first time since getting concussed. While this remains the first step in his recovery, expect him to be brought along slowly.
Letang is skating rigorously it Pittsburgh. May practice with team soon.
Letang registered 19 points in 22 games before getting hurt. He remains out indefinitely with a concussion as the Pens carefully handle his rehab.
Penguins D Kris Letang is skating hard in puck-handling drills. Doesn't mean he's on verge of playing, but certainly a positive sign.
Definitely another step in the right direction for Letang and the Pens. He still remains a ways away from playing with contact or getting into a game.
Letang skated this morning, good sign
Letang getting back on the ice is definitely a good sign. However, the Pens will continue to play it safe with their prized offensive d-man.
Letang feeling better.
While Letang is feeling better, getting back on the ice is definitely the next step. He last played on November 26th.
Bylsma: No updates on Letang or Crosby.
Both players remain out indefinitely.