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Kris Letang()(RD)|Pittsburgh Penguins PIT

Injury

Penguins defenseman Kris Letang is questionable for Tuesday's road game against the Rangers as a result of facial injuries he suffered Saturday in Montreal.

Despite playing in the overtime period during Saturday's game, Letang may have a concussion. Stay tuned for a further word on his status.

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2011-11-28T16:30:57.000Z

Kris Letang()(RD)|Pittsburgh Penguins PIT

Line Change

Kunitz and Letang in the lineup tonight.

Both players are banged up but they still will play today. If you own either player, keep them in your lineup.

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@PensInsideScoop 2011-11-25T11:54:23.000Z

Kris Letang()(RD)|Pittsburgh Penguins PIT

Line Change

He was low key about returning tonight after serving a two-game suspension for his boarding penalty against Winnipeg's Alex Burmistrov.

Time to slot Letang back into the lineup after a two-game suspension. Over his first seven games, the Montreal native scored a goal and seven points. With his battery mate Brooks Orpik back in the lineup, his value can only increase.

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2011-10-22T10:00:33.000Z

Kris Letang()(RD)|Pittsburgh Penguins PIT

Suspension

2 game suspension for Letang

With Brian Strait re-called the team at least can dress six defensemen tonight.

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Darren Dreger 2011-10-18T16:07:27.000Z

Kris Letang()(RD)|Pittsburgh Penguins PIT

Hot Streak

In three games in four days to start the season, Kris Letang has already logged 81 minutes and 24 seconds of ice time. #pens

Add 5 points to the mix and Letang is following his breakout season nicely with the uptempo Pens.

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@PensDeptoTFP 2011-10-10T00:49:25.000Z

Kris Letang()(RD)|Pittsburgh Penguins PIT

Line Change

"Obviously, I want to take more [of a role] in the room, be a bigger leader. But people don't really know me as a guy who talks a lot. I'm a guy who's going to go on the ice and be an example. But that's something I've tried to do a little more, talk to the young guys and try to maybe lead the way."

In his fifth full season, Letang will be relied upon to lead the Pens blue line. Last season he scored eight goals and 50 points through 82 games but his play drastically fell off when Sidney Crosby got hurt. Look for Letang to improve his consistency this season as he ascends to the elite level.

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 2011-10-03T11:23:17.000Z