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KRIS LETANG #58 - DEFENSE - PITTSBURGH PENGUINS
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Kris Letang, 2 other Penguins players have undergone surgery since season ended The Penguins announced Wednesday that three of their players, including star defenseman Kris Letang, have undergone surgery since their seas...
MAY 22 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Penguins D Kris Letang, 2 others recovering from surgeries Pittsburgh Penguins defensemen Kris Letang and John Ludvig and forward Matt Nieto are recovering from recent surgeries, the team announced W...
MAY 15 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Undergoes finger surgery Letang had surgery to repair a fractured finger and will need eight weeks to recover, the team announced Wednesday.
Impact Letang's recovery timeline shouldn't impact his availability for the start of training camp in the fall. Despite the injury concern, the veteran blueliner played a full 82-game season this past year, the first time he has done that since 2010-11. While the Montreal native still managed to rack up 51 points this season, his productivity with the man advantage dropped significantly, as he managed just five power-play points compared to 21 the campaign before.
MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE
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May need surgery Letang will get a second opinion to determine whether he'll need surgery to address his undisclosed injuries, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.
Impact Although Letang was evidently banged up down the stretch, he appeared in all 82 games for Pittsburgh this season, racking up 10 goals and 51 points. Another update on the veteran blueliner's status should surface if it's determined he'll require surgery.
APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE
Played through injuries Letang told reporters he was "dealing with some stuff" during the final weeks of the season, per Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-GazetteThursday.
Impact Letang was still able to play but did have a handful of maintenance days along with way. Despite being banged up, the veteran blueliner still managed 10 points in his last 11 contests, reaching the 50-point threshold for the seventh time in his NHL career. With Erik Karlsson on the roster, Letang was a relative non-factor with the man advantage, earning just five power-play points, something fantasy players will have to factor into their decisions heading into 2024-25.
APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE
Bends twine versus Wings Letang scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 6-5 overtime victory against Boston.
Impact Letang has recorded a point in seven of his last eight contests, tallying a combined two goals, seven assists and 13 shots while averaging 25:20 of ice time. While the blueliner's production with the man advantage has dropped off, just five power-play assists this season, he has topped his point total from last year with 50 points in 79 contests.
APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE
Plucks pair of apples Letang notched two assists and one shot on net during Monday's 5-2 win over the Rangers.
Impact Letang led all Pittsburgh skaters with 25:28 of ice time and added two helpers as the Penguins have gained at least one point in six straight games. He is now on a modest three-game point streak, producing four assists over that span. The 36-year-old defenseman is still plays first-pairing minutes and can be relied on to produce on the scoresheet, as he's up to 45 points through 74 contests this season.
APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE
Grabs assist in win Letang recorded a power-play assist in Thursday's 3-2 victory over the Blue Jackets.
Impact Letang may be mired in a 10-game goal drought but has found ways to contribute with four assists, including two with the man advantage, 18 shots and 17 hits over that stretch. While the veteran blueliner is over the 40-point threshold for the seventh straight year, his power-play numbers have dipped dramatically with just five compared to last season's 21.
MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE
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MARCH 29 • YOUTUBE
Reaches 30-assist mark Letang produced an assist, five shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Canucks.
Impact Letang has picked up seven points over his last six games. The defenseman reached the 30-assist mark Tuesday with his secondary helper on Lars Eller's game-tying goal in the third period. Letang is up to 37 points, 117 shots on net, 101 hits, 91 blocked shots, 52 PIM and a plus-16 rating through 56 outings overall. He has just three power-play points, but he's been solid in just about every other area for fantasy purposes.
FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Two points in Sunday's win Letang scored the game-winning goal and added a power-play assist in Sunday's 7-6 victory over the Flyers.
Impact The veteran blueliner produced his second straight multi-point performance, snapping a scoring slump that had seen Letang cobble together just one goal and six points over his prior 16 contests. Sunday's helper was only his third power-play point of the season, as the addition of Erik Karlsson to the Penguins' lineup has left Letang in danger of failing to score in double digits with the man advantage for the first time since 2009-10.
FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Pittsburgh takes on Philadelphia after Letang's 2-goal game
The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Philadelphia Flyers after Kris Letang's two-goal game against the Montreal Canadiens in the Penguins' 4-1 winFEBRUARY 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Two goals in win Letang scored a pair of goals in Thursday's 4-1 victory over Montreal.
Impact Letang got Pittsburgh on the board midway through the first period, beating Cayden Primeau with a wrister through traffic to tie the game 1-1. The 36-year-old blueliner added an empty-netter in the final frame to seal the Penguins 4-1 win. It's Letang's first multi-point game since Jan. 4 -- he came into Thursday with just one goal and three points in his last 11 contests. Overall, Letang has 34 points (six goals, 28 assists) through 54 games this season.
FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Kris Letang's two goals fuel Penguins' win over Habs Kris Letang scored twice Thursday as the Pittsburgh Penguins put up four unanswered goals to snap a two-game losing streak with a 4-1 win ov...
FEBRUARY 23 • KANSASCITY.COM
With two goals from Kris Letang, the Penguins take care of business against the Canadiens The Penguins have a long, long way to go to get back into the playoff race. But beating one of the teams that are actually behind them in th...
FEBRUARY 23 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Canadiens' Mike Matheson Scores Against Former Team Off Brutal Kris Letang Turnover
FEBRUARY 23 • YOUTUBE
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FEBRUARY 18 • NHL.COM
Registers helper Letang notched an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-4 rating in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.
Impact Letang set up Bryan Rust for the empty-netter while the Penguins were on the penalty kill. With just two points over his last nine games, Letang has been in a bit of a quiet stretch. The 36-year-old blueliner is at 31 points (two on the power play, one shorthanded), 104 shots on net, 90 hits, 83 blocked shots and a plus-17 rating through 51 outings this season.
FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Playing Wednesday Letang (undisclosed) will be in the lineup versus the Panthers on Wednesday, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.
Impact Letang left practice for precautionary reasons Monday but appears to be no worse for the wear, as the Penguins will be using their full complement of defensemen Wednesday. The veteran blueliner has hit a rough patch offensively with just one point in his last seven games but continues to feature on the top power-play unit ahead of Erik Karlsson.
FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with minor injury Letang left Monday's practice early because he is "nicked up a little bit" according to coach Mike Sullivan, Matt Vensel of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact Letang will have some extra time to get back to 100 percent before Wednesday's matchup with the Panthers, though the Penguins are heading into a back-to-back. The veteran blueliner has managed just one point in his last seven contests despite replacing Erik Karlsson on the No. 1 power-play unit. If Letang were to miss any time, it would likely mean more minutes for John Ludvig and Pierre-Olivier Joseph.
FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Penguins' Kris Letang Pounces On Jets Turnover And Fires Home Slick Backhand Goal
FEBRUARY 7 • YOUTUBE
Penguins' Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin Cause Brutal Delayed Penalty Own Goal
JANUARY 23 • YOUTUBE
Goal drought continues Letang failed to score a goal for his eighth straight game against Vancouver on Thursday but did manage to record an assist.
Impact Letang has been producing plenty of helpers during his current goal slump with 10 assists in his last eight outings. The defenseman's slump isn't for a lack of opportunities, as he has put 21 shots on net over that stretch and is averaging 1:42 of power-play ice time despite being dropped to the No. 2 unit.
JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE
