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It'll be a game-time call on playing Kris Letang. #Pens & #Flyers at 12:30
Should the Pens decide to play their offensive d-man it will likely be in a reduced role. He scored nine goals and 36 points in only 47 games.
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Crosby good to go.
Crosby is OK following a shot to the face. The superstar center has four goals and 25 points in 17 games.
Letang won't play Thursday or Friday
Letang isn't expected to miss too much time but the All-Star will rest an ailing lower-body injury. He scored nine goals and 36 points in only 47 games.
Ray Shero just told me Letang's fine. Not a big deal.
Letang isn't expected to miss too much time but the All-Star will rest an ailing lower-body injury. He scored nine goals and 36 points in only 47 games.
No Letang or Lovejoy for #Pens at morning skate -SK
Letang not practicing could be an indication he sits out tonight's game. The offensive defender has clearly been banged up and was even held off the top PP unit as of late.
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#Pens Letang confirms he will be in the lineup tonight vs NYR -SK
Expect Letang to play on the top pairing and top PP unit tonight.
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Letang skating with Martin in warmups. Good sign that he will play.
Looks like Letang gets back into the lineup tonight. The All-Star defender scored nine goals and 31 points in 39 games.
#Pens coach Bylsma: Letang is heading towards being in. He'll come to the rink tomorrow, have a good day and be ready to play -SK
Letang only skated briefly but it was another encouraging sign for his status tomorrow. The All-Star defender scored nine goals and 31 points in 39 games.
Guess 30 minutes is enough for Kris Letang, who just left the ice. It is optional, and #Penguins weren't even required to show up.
Letang only skated briefly but it was another encouraging sign for his status tomorrow. The All-Star defender scored nine goals and 31 points in 39 games.
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Letang is a maybe for Thursday. Said he was never diagnosed with another concussion.
Sounds like Letang is an option to play against the Rangers. The All-Star defender scored nine goals and 31 points in 39 games.
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Crosby expected to play on line with Cooke and Kennedy. A little surprising.
Looks like Crosby starts on the third line tomorrow. Is there any doubt he can still be productive?
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Sid is playing Thursday
Crosby is back, adjust your lineup accordingly.
#Pens Kris Letang has joined his teammates on the ice for practice -MC
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.
Karlsson is game time decision tonight...if a no go Carkner would go in...Karlsson took a few hits from Scott vs NYR
Karlsson could miss tonight's game after a few blue collar games. He has 16 goals and 67 points in 68 games.
Crosby: not playing sunday
Sounds like Crosby is still a few days away from returning to the lineup. His next option is Thursday against the Rangers.
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.
Crosby mentioned on numerous occaions that he hasn't had much practice time with team. But still said Sunday is possible.
Crosby watch continues in Pittsburgh. If he is ready to play on Sunday, trust me, you will hear about it.
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.
Karlsson the same both will play tomorrow
As expected, just a maintenance day for Erik Karlsson.
Erik Karlsson also absent from practice
Karlsson is also probably taking a maintenance day.