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Penguins' Kris Letang Out Four Weeks with Foot Injury

2/1/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Kris Letang of the Pittsburgh Penguins will be sidelined at least four weeks with a fractured foot.
Letang sustained the injury during the Penguins' 6-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Letang has three goals and 22 assists this season.
The Penguins are 6-0-2 in their last eight games and rank second in Metropolitan Division.
The Penguins break Feb. 6 to Feb. 25 for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

History

Historical Context

The NHL expanded from six to twelve teams in 1967, marking the end of the Original Six era and significantly boosting the league's popularity. The Pittsburgh Penguins were among the new franchises, later winning five Stanley Cups. As the league has evolved, player health, highlighted by Kris Letang's injury, remains crucial for success in the competitive Metropolitan Division.

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Story summary

Kris Letang of the Pittsburgh Penguins will be sidelined at least four weeks with a fractured foot.
Letang sustained the injury during the Penguins' 6-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Letang has three goals and 22 assists this season.
The Penguins are 6-0-2 in their last eight games and rank second in Metropolitan Division.
The Penguins break Feb. 6 to Feb. 25 for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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