SATURDAY’S PRACTICE BUZZ
The Penguins look to be getting Kris Letang back in the lineup as early as tomorrow afternoon vs the Winnipeg Jets.
Letang today was paired with Rob Scuderi and took all first power play reps. The Penguins top power play unit included Letang and Jussi Jokinen at the points with Chris Kunitz, Sidney Crosby and James Neal down low.
In 24 games this season, Letang has very inconsistent and his numbers are down significantly with 6 goals and 11 points.
The Penguins are 15-9 with Letang in the lineup and 15-4 without Letang in the lineup this season.
PRACTICE LINES
Chris Kunitz – Sidney Crosby – James Neal
Jussi Jokinen – Brandon Sutter – Brian Gibbons
Taylor Pyatt – Joe Vitale – Craig Adams
Tanner Glass – Zach Sill – Deryk Engelland