Pens' Letang Snaps Scoreless Streak Saturday: Kris Letang snapped a six-game scoreless streak with two goals and an assist in an 8-5 win over the Jets on Saturday. (Updated 02/11/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/12/12).
Fantasy Analysis
It was just a matter of time before the Pittsburgh blueliner, who also helped fantasy owners with a plus-3 rating, turned his mini-slump around. (Updated 02/11/2012).
02/11/2012 17:43 Malkin huge as Penguins beat Jets
Evgeni Malkin added to his NHL-leading point total, scoring a goal and dishing out four assists as the Pittsburgh Penguins rolled past the Winnipeg Jets 8-5 on Saturday.
02/07/2012 22:34 Canadiens top Penguins in shootout
Tomas Plekanec scored on Montreal's eighth attempt in the shootout to lead the Canadiens to a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.
01/31/2012 22:00 Malkin hero for Pens against Maple Leafs
Evgeni Malkin tied it with six seconds left in regulation and then scored the lone shootout goal to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 5-4 victory over Toronto on Tuesday.
01/30/2012 14:36 Blue Line Buzz: Bargain-bin bonanza
Looking for a bargain in the second half? Let Dan Pennucci help guide you in his latest Blue Line Buzz.
Letang experienced a tale of two seasons like no one else in 2010-11. The early-season Norris Trophy candidate tallied 40 points (7 G, 33 A) in his first 45 contests, only to score one goal and nine helpers the rest of the way. Whether he was overworked remains debatable, but one factor is undeniable: Letang missed Sidney Crosby's presence more than any other Pittsburgh skater. Letang and Crosby clicked on the man advantage and Crosby seemingly took Letang's game with him when he suffered a season-ending concussion. Letang is only 24 years of age, however, and still has plenty of room to grow. He's worked hard on improving his overall game in all aspects. Letang still collected 101 PIMs, 167 hits and 109 blocked shots, and his weak finish might actually make him somewhat undervalued in fantasy circles heading into 2011-12. Provided Crosby and Evgeni Malkin come back, it's not a reach to suggest a 60 point-plus season for the right-handed shooting defender. (Updated 10/4/11)
