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Kris Letang will be out indefinitely after the Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman suffered a stroke earlier this week, the team said Wednesday.
Penguins general manager Ron Hextall said in a statement that Letang was taken to a local hospital Monday after reporting his symptoms to the team’s medical staff. The Penguins said the six-time All-Star was not experiencing any lasting effects and that this is not believed to be career threatening.
“I am fortunate to know my body well enough to recognize when something isn’t right,” Letang said in a statement. “While it is difficult to navigate this issue publicly, I am hopeful it can raise awareness. It is important for me that my teammates, family and the fans know that I am OK. I am optimistic that I will be back on the ice soon.”
Letang will continue to undergo tests this week. The Penguins said there will be no further updates until those tests are completed and a plan is in place.
“The test results were shocking to hear, but we are grateful Kris is doing well,” Hextall said.
Letang, 35, previously suffered a stroke in 2014 and missed more than two months of the season. Tests showed that Letang was born with a tiny hole in the wall of his heart.
He has one goal and 11 assists in 21 games this season while leading the Penguins with 23:54 in ice time per game.
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