Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan gives update on defenceman Kris Letang

After being placed in the NHL's COVID protocol on Saturday, Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Kris Letang has tested positive according to head coach Mike Sullivan.

"It has been confirmed he tested positive for COVID, so he's in the protocol right now," Sullivan told reporters on Monday.

Letang joins Penguins forward Jeff Carter who tested postitive for COVID-19 last week.

Now that Letang has officially tested positive, he will have to be away from the team for a minimum of ten days according to the NHL's COVID protocols. The earliest the 34-year-old can return to the Penguins lineup is Thursday, November 6th against their state-rivals, the Philadelphia Flyers.

In four games this season, the Montreal, Quebec native has four assists, four penalty minutes, and is a minus-two.

Penguins defenceman Kris Letang has a confirmed positive case of COVID-19 and will be away from the team while he completes protocols.https://t.co/6UcWNVe8oj— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 25, 2021

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