Letang The NHL announced today Kris Letang (4-29-33pts, +14) has been awarded an assist on Brandon Sutter’s second period goal at 10:30 of the second period vs Montreal Canadiens Wednesday night. Letang’s three assist night moves him within three points of PK Subban (11-25-36pts, +10) for the NHL lead among defenseman. Subban has played 37 games, compared to Letang who has played in 31 games. Letang is averaging 1.07 points per game.