Pittsburgh Penguins' Kris Letang returns to lineup Saturday nearly 2 weeks after suffering stroke
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Kris Letang has amazed the Pittsburgh Penguins faithful since his debut and continues to do so now.
Letang is back in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Buffalo Sabres at PPG Paints Arena. Penguins coach Mike Sullivan told reporters before the game that Letang skated on Saturday morning and was available to play He was a "game-time decision" heading into the game.
Letang has missed the last five games after suffering his second stroke 12 days ago.
On Nov. 30, the Penguins announced Letang suffered his second stroke and that he would be out indefinitely. Following that was an outpouring of support from the Penguins' community, wishing the defenseman a speedy recovery.
So far this season, Letang has compiled 12 points in 21 games, which is a slow start for the Penguins' great. Prior to his absence, the Penguins were climbing up the Metropolitan Division, winning four straight near the end of November.
