Found November 09, 2009 on Sports Blog Net: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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The Penguins webpage reported that Kris Letang will be evaluated by team doctors sometime today. After suffering an injury during the first period against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, he did not return for the rest of the game.He flew with the team from San Jose to Boston yesterday but then boarded a plane to Pittsburgh in order to get examined today.His injury has been "undisclosed" (appeared to be shoulder / arm) and his status for tomorrow's game against the Bruins is also unknown. I will post updates as I get anymore information.
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