KRIS LETANG NEWS

Pots empty-netter Letang scored a shorthanded empty-net goal, fired seven shots on net, went plus-3, added two PIM, levied two hits and blocked two shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact Letang racked up plenty of non-scoring production before putting away the final goal of the game. He's scored three times and added two assists over his last four games. The defenseman is up to five goals, 11 points, 69 shots on net, 46 hits, 29 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a minus-11 rating over 26 appearances. Letang has logged at least one shorthanded point in four of the last six campaigns, but it doesn't represent an outsized portion of his offense.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bunting scores decisive power-play goal to power Penguins past Maple Leafs 5-2

Michael Bunting scored a third-period power-play goal that gave the Pittsburgh Penguins the lead for good in a 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores again Tuesday Letang scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Panthers.

Impact Letang's tally stretched the Penguins' lead to 3-1 in the second period. The defenseman has four points over his last two games after going six contests without a point. He's collected four goals, six helpers, 61 shots on net, 43 hits, 26 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a minus-13 rating through 24 outings overall.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rust's OT winner helps Penguins avoid another late collapse in 5-4 win over Florida

Bryan Rust scored 1:31 into overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins avoided another late collapse by beating the Florida Panthers 5-4 in overtime

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Huge night on power play Letang racked up a goal and two assists, all of them on the power play, in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Flames.

Impact The veteran blueliner also fired a game-high eight shots on net with two hits, a blocked shot and a minus-1 rating. Letang snapped a six-game point drought, sandwiched around a three-game absence due to an illness, with the performance, and Saturday's breakout was the first time this season he's recorded multiple points. His three goals and nine points in 23 appearances is disappointing given his track record, but Letang could be heating up.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Bunting, Letang and Tomasino score on the power play, lifting the Penguins over the Flames 6-2

Michael Bunting scored a power-play goal and added two assists, as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Calgary Flames 6-2 on Saturday night

DECEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tomasino scores 3rd period goal to give Penguins 2-1 win over Bruins

Philip Tomasino scored a tiebreaking goal in the third period, Tristan Jarry made 31 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Boston Bruins 2-1

NOVEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go Friday Letang (illness) will return from a three-game absence in Friday's game versus the Jets.

Impact Letang is poised to resume his top-four role as well as his power-play duties in his first action since Nov. 13. The 37-year-old defenseman has struggled this season, posting six points, 47 shots on net, 35 hits, 20 blocked shots and a minus-10 rating over 18 appearances.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Friday Letang (illness) will be a game-time decision against the Jets on Friday, Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

Impact Letang looks poised to return from a three-game absence due to his illness. Prior to being sidelined, the 37-year-old blueliner was mired in a 14-game goal drought dating back to Oct. 14 versus the Habs. During his goalless streak, the Montreal native managed just three assists and has struggled to provide much in the way of offensive upside.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Tuesday Letang (illness) will not be in the lineup versus Tampa Bay on Tuesday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Letang will be shelved for his third consecutive game due to his lingering illness. Prior to his absence, the 37-year-old blueliner was mired in a 14-game goal drought during which he managed just three assists to go with 41 shots, 26 hits and 18 blocks. With Letang still shelved, Owen Pickering figures to remain in the Pens' lineup versus the Bolts.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Letang misses Penguins game against San Jose with illness, Pickering and Ponomarev make debuts

Penguins defenseman Kris Letang missed Pittsburgh's game against San Jose with an illness

NOVEMBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unavailable Saturday Letang (illness) won't play Saturday against San Jose.

Impact Letang will miss his second straight game. He has collected two goals, four assists, 47 shots on net, 20 blocked shots and 35 hits across 18 appearances this season. Jack St. Ivany replaced Letang in the lineup for Friday's 6-2 loss to Columbus, but Owen Pickering is also available to play if called upon.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Friday Letang (illness) will not be in the Pittsburgh lineup Friday in Columbus, according to Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.

Impact Letang also should be considered questionable for Saturday's home game versus San Jose. The 37-year-old defenseman has struggled offensively this season with only two goals and six points in 18 games. Owen Pickering, who was recalled earlier in the day, could make his NHL debut on the blue line in place of Letang.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Snags helper Friday Letang logged an assist, two shots on goal, four hits and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 4-2 win over the Capitals.

Impact Letang has earned three helpers over his last six contests as he tries to overcome a slow start to the campaign. The 37-year-old defenseman has two goals, four assists, 42 shots on net, 34 hits, 13 blocked shots, 12 PIM and a minus-6 rating through 16 appearances. Letang continues to see big minutes in a top-four role as well as power-play time, so he should be able to make progress on offense over time.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Horvat and Sorokin rally Islanders to 4-3 shootout win against Penguins

Bo Horvat scored the only goal in a shootout and the New York Islanders rallied past the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3

NOVEMBER 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs power-play assist in win Letang had a power-play assist, one shot on net, one block, three hits and two PIM in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Canadiens.

Impact Letang had the primary helper on Sidney Crosby's second-period power-play tally. It was Letang's third point while on the man advantage. The defenseman entered the contest with just one point over the previous eight outings.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Crosby scores 2 goals to lead Penguins to 3-1 win over Canadiens

Sidney Crosby scored two goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1

NOVEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets on scoresheet with helper Letang logged an assist, six shots on goal, two hits and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Wild.

Impact Letang snapped a six-game point drought, which came after he registered a point in three straight contests early on. The 37-year-old's defense has been lacking this year as well -- he has a minus-8 rating and just eight blocked shots over 11 appearances. Letang has added four points, 27 shots on net, 20 hits and eight PIM. He's still on the top power-play unit, but with the Penguins struggling in their own zone, there's less upside in Letang's game than there has been in previous years.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang Make Classy Postgame Move in Marc-Andre Fleury's Pittsburgh Farewell Marc-Andre Fleury was shown some love by his former teammates.

OCTOBER 30 • SACBEE.COM

Marc-Andre Fleury bracing for a final bow against old friends Crosby and Malkin as Wild visit Pens

Marc-Andre Fleury is ready for one last skate around the place he helped build

OCTOBER 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Points in three straight Letang scored a goal on two shots along with a block and three hits in Monday's 6-3 win over the Canadiens.

Impact Letang finished off a pretty passing sequence for his second goal in as many games. The 37-year-old defenseman has points in three consecutive contests.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Eller scores 2 goals, Malkin has goal and 2 assists as Penguins beat Canadiens 6-3

Lars Eller had two goals against his former team, Evgeni Malkin had a goal and two assists, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-3

OCTOBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Puts away power-play goal Letang scored a power-play goal on two shots, added two hits and went minus-2 in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Letang has opened the season with a goal and an assist, both on the power play, over three games. The defenseman has added four shots on net, five hits, four PIM and a minus-3 rating. His struggles in his own zone have yet to cost him ice time -- Letang remains a top-four option, but at 37 years old, it's possible he's lost a step on the ice. Helping his scoring to begin 2024-25 is the Penguins' willingness to deploy both Letang and Erik Karlsson on the top power-play unit.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Marner helps Toronto beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 in the Maple Leafs' home opener

Mitch Marner had a goal and an assist, and Toronto beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 in the Maple Leafs’ home opener

OCTOBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS