CRANBERRY, Pa. -- Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang will miss the Stanley Cup Playoffs because of a herniated disk in his neck that will require surgery.
Letang, who has not played since Feb. 21, will need 4-6 months to recover, which could take him into the start of training camp next season. He had 34 points (five goals, 29 assists) in 41 games this season.
In the Penguins' run to the Stanley Cup last season, Letang had 15 points (three goals, 12 assists) in 23 games, averaging 28:52 of ice time.
Kris Letang of Penguins will miss playoffs
Defenseman to have surgery for herniated disk in neck, could miss training camp next season
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