The Penguins' blue line is getting closer to being completely healthy. Kris Letang, out since Dec. 28 with a lower-body injury, was a full participant in the Penguins' morning skate Tuesday here at PPG Paints Arena in advance of their matchup with the Panthers.
Letang has been back and skating with the team since last week, but had yet to take contact in a practice as of Saturday. When the Penguins opened Tuesday's morning skate with line rushes, Letang skated on the top defense pairing, indicating he has a good shot at playing against the Panthers.