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Penguins D Letang, Michalek to miss Thursday's game

Found November 30, 2011 on Pro Sports Daily: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Kris Letang,  Zbynek Michalek
TEAMS: Pittsburgh Penguins

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Pittsburgh Penguins defensemen Kris Letang and Zbynek Michalek will sit out Thursday's game against Washington. Both players are dealing with concussion-like symptoms. Letang suffered a broken nose Saturday on a hit by Montreal's Max Pacrioretty, who drew a three-game suspension for the blow. He practiced Monday and Tuesday but was experiencing trouble breathing. He also is suffering from a virus. Michalek also sat out Tuesday's game after taking a blow to the head in Saturday's game against Montreal. He has been bothered by headaches but was not diagnosed with a concussion.
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