Pittsburgh Penguins Defenseman Kris Letang Out With Upper-Body Injury
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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Kris Letang is once again on the shelf with an upper-body injury.
Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan said the defenseman will not be available Monday night against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden.
"#Pens HCMS: Letang has an upper-body injury. Will not play tonight"
#Pens HCMS: Letang has an upper-body injury. Will not play tonight
— Josh Getzoff (@PensJG) March 25, 2019
Defenseman Olli Maatta is still not ready to return after joining the team at practice last week.
"#Pens HCMS: Olli Maatta not available tonight."
#Pens HCMS: Olli Maatta not available tonight.
— Josh Getzoff (@PensJG) March 25, 2019
Zach Trotman was inserted into the morning skate lineup at MSG Monday morning in Letang's absence.
The Pens and Rangers play Monday night at 7:00 p.m.