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Joseph McBride

NHL star nets emotional goal in Pittsburgh Penguins win just weeks after having stroke

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang got on the scoresheet for the first time since returning to the line-up since suffering a stroke.

It was an emotional night for Letang, who registered two points in a 4-2 win against the Florida Panthers on Thursday, proving his incredible athleticism after suffering a stroke on November 28. Letang was ruled out indefinitely after suffering symptoms of a stroke, the second he's experienced in his NHL career.

But Letang immediately began his recovery and after returning to practice, he triumphantly came back to the NHL on December 10. He netted his first goal since making a miraculous comeback on Thursday night, and he already feels back to his best.

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