Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang's season has come to an abrupt end following a medical procedure to close a small hole in his heart. The 19-year NHL veteran will miss the team's final game against the Washington Capitals. This is not Letang's first battle with health issues; he has previously dealt with strokes linked to the same heart condition. Recovery is expected to take 4-6 weeks. This year, Letang recorded nine goals and 21 assists over 74 games, marking his lowest point total in a full season since 2009-10. Despite the struggles, he averaged a team-high 23:32 in ice time.