Kris Letang Injury: Updates on Penguins Star's Concussion and Return

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang, who left the Jan. 20 game after taking a penalized hit from Philadelphia's Zac Rinaldo, reportedly suffered concussion symptoms overnight. He returned to action on Jan. 27 against the Jets. 

Continue for updates.

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Letang Starts vs. Jets

Tuesday, Jan. 27

The Penguin have confirmed that Kris Letang is in tonight's starting lineup against the Jets: 

Yesterday, Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Letang was "fully involved" in practice. 

The Penguins also noted he passed the concussion test.

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Letang Suffering from Concussion Symptoms

Wednesday, Jan. 21

Letang was scratched from Wednesday's contest as a result of his injury, but according to TSN's Darren Dreger, the concussion symptoms subsided:

John Shannon of Sportsnet added more on Letang's timetable for return:

While that's certainly a positive development, expect the Penguins to tread carefully with Letang, especially with the All-Star break coming up.

The 27-year-old has tallied 32 points (nine goals, 23 assists) in 40 games this season. For as long as he remains sidelined, the recently called-up Derrick Pouliot will take his spot on the blue line.