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Kris Letang, defenseman for the Pittsburgh Penguins, was unable to play in the team's game against
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the Boston Bruins in the 2023 NHL Winter Classic due to the passing of his father.
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This is a difficult time for Letang and his family, and the Penguins have expressed their condolences.
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Letang has also faced some challenges this season, including a lower-body injury
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and the second stroke of his career. Despite these setbacks,
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he has remained a crucial player for the Penguins, leading the team
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in average ice time and pacing all Pittsburgh defensemen in points.
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