Overview
- Letang was sidelined a day after logging 21:15 in a 6–2 win over the Blackhawks.
- With Letang unavailable, Pittsburgh carries six healthy defensemen and a call-up from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton is likely.
- Jack St. Ivany recently underwent hand surgery, and Connor Clifton will rejoin the lineup.
- Evgeni Malkin’s status remains uncertain after he skipped Friday’s practice, with reports pointing to a lingering shoulder issue since December.
- The Penguins have won five straight and sit second in the Metropolitan Division as they host the Rangers on Saturday.