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Penguins' Letang to have procedure

  • Penguins defenseman Kris Letang, age 37, underwent heart surgery on Wednesday in Pittsburgh.
  • Letang had the procedure to repair a patent foramen ovale, a small opening in his heart.
  • The Penguins announced Letang's surgery on April 16, 2025, noting his absence from Tuesday's practice.
  • Coach Mike Sullivan said Letang's absence was for a 'medical appointment'; Letang had 30 points this season.
  • Letang's recovery is expected to take four to six weeks, ending his season as Pittsburgh misses the playoffs.
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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
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