Pittsburgh Penguins star Kris Letang was back with a bang on Tuesday night, as his goal settled a thrilling 7-6 overtime win against the Florida Panthers in his first game back after the tragic death of his father.
It was Letang's first game of 2023 as he returned from a long-term lower-body injury he sustained in December, and he's already missed game time after suffering a stroke in November. But Letang returned to the side and made quite the impact, scoring two goals and recording two assists on the night.
Despite missing considerable game time, Letang is the leading defensive scorer for the Penguins, and his winning goal in overtime capped a remarkable return to the ice. It's his 17th season with the Penguins, but easily one of the most difficult he will ever play.
