The Pittsburgh Penguins, now fighting for their playoff lives, will be without defenseman Kris Letang for the remainder of the season, according to a report that surfaced Friday evening.
From Dejan Kovacevic of DK on Pittsburgh Sports:
Kris Letang will not play again for the Penguins this season, “even if we make a deep run in the playoffs,” general manager Jim Rutherford told DKonPittsburghSports.com after tonight’s game at Consol Energy Center.
And from the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review:
If the Penguins earn a playoff spot, it is “not likely” defenseman Kris Letang will play, general manager Jim Rutherford said.
Letang has been out since March 28 because of a concussion that occurred after a hit into the boards by Arizona’s Shane Doan.
“Based on his present condition,” Rutherford said, “it’s not likely he’d return this year.”
On March 28, Letang was hospitalized after taking a hit from Arizona Coyotes veteran forward Shane Doan and diagnosed with a concussion.
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