Penguins' Kris Letang leaves Winter Classic to return home in wake of father's passing
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang was battling an injury as of late, which left him out of the Winter Classic matchup against the Boston Bruins.
According to head coach Mike Sullivan, Letang will not be with the team in Boston, Massachusetts, as he is heading home to Montreal to be with his family. Sullivan announced that his father passed away.
Coach Sullivan announced that Kris Letang, who has a lower-body injury will not play tonight. He added that Kris' father passed away and he has returned home to be with his family.
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Coach Sullivan: "We want to express our sincere and deepest sympathy for him during this time."
Letang made a herculean comeback after suffering the second stroke of his career, only missing a handful of games in December. In 29 games played this year, he has compiled 16 points, with two goals.