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Penguins' Kris Letang: Scores in return, but Pens lose

It was a solid return to action for Letang after he missed the past 11 games with an upper-body injury. On top of scoring a go-ahead goal late, the Pens' blueliner also found the penalty column of the scoresheet, picking up a slashing minor and 10-minute game misconduct in overtime. The Penguins now head to Nashville to face off with the Predators on Thursday.

Penguins' Kris Letang: On ice for warmups

The star blueliner missed the last 11 games after suffering his injury against the Flyers on Feb. 23. Letang's return should send Zach Trotman to the press box, while Letang should be good to go in all fantasy formats.

Penguins' Kris Letang: Game-time call

The fact that Letang took part in power-play drills at Tuesday's game-day skate is a pretty good indication he will be in action against the Canes. The blueliner figures to pair up with Brian Dumoulin and could split time on the No. 1 PP with Justin Schultz. Once Tanger is back in the lineup, Zach Trotman should find himself relegated to the press box.

Penguins' Kris Letang: Still not ready to return

Letang has now missed the last 11 games after being injured the last time Pittsburgh faced the Flyers. In his absence, the team has gone 7-2-1, so there's no need to rush him back just yet.

Penguins' Kris Letang: Remains out Saturday

The venerable rearguard was able to ditch his non-contact jersey for Friday's practice to raise hope that he'd be good to play Saturday, but the Penguins pretty much have secured a playoff spot, and it seems like a wise decision not to press Letang into the first game of a back-to-back set. Zach Trotman should continue holding down a premium spot on the top pair with Letang not quite ready for game action.