Kris Letang has made a remarkable comeback this season. In 25 games with the Penguins before Mike Johnston was fired, he had one goal and 13 assists. He was lousy. Since Mike Sullivan took over as coach Dec. 12, Letang had eight goals and 18 assists in 19 games before Monday night when the Penguins played at Florida. He is playing like one of the best defensemen in the NHL.
Sidney Crosby has made a better comeback. Under Johnston, he had six goals and 13 assists in 28 games. He was awful. Under Sullivan, he had 16 goals and 18 assists in 25 games before Monday night.