Kris Letang Shows Surprising Defensive Impact In Reduced Role For Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang is showing encouraging signs of adjustment in a reduced role, averaging just over 20 minutes of ice time per game. While he has contributed six assists and zero goals offensively, his defensive impacts have been strong. Playing away from early partner Trevor van Riemsdyk and alongside partners like Spencer Stastney, Letang has anchored the defense during 5-on-5 play, allowing just four goals in 198 minutes with elite expected goal-against metrics.