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Kris Letang (neck surgery) out 4-6 months

Kris Letang hasn't played a hockey game since February 21, and he won't for the rest of this season either, it was announced today:

Kris Letang will undergo surgery for a herniated disc in his neck. The recovery period is expected to be 4-6 months. https://t.co/Q3Fjb0wSkp pic.twitter.com/sSSezzNNIf

Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) April 5, 2017

It's a tough blow to take, especially for Letang who was out the 2015 playoffs as well:

Letang: "Right now it's hard to swallow. It was not expected.