CRANBERRY, Pa. -- Kris Letang was out of the lineup for the Penguins' 3-2 overtime loss to the Hurricanes on Tuesday. It was then announced on Wednesday by Ron Hextall that Letang suffered a stroke on Monday.
Letang is not experiencing lingering effects of the stroke and will undergo a series of tests over the next week. His condition is not considered to be career threatening.
The Penguins will not be providing any further updates on his status until testing has been completed and once a medical plan is put together.