It was just a handful of games ago that the Penguins were struggling to get many contributions from their blue line in terms of effectively transitioning the puck up ice, or at least the variety that led to quality offense. It was only one game, but Kris Letang made those back end transition shortcomings seem like they were eons ago upon his return to the lineup Tuesday night.
Well, the transition part was a big factor, but Letang brought plenty more to the table in the Penguins' 7-6 overtime victory here at PPG Paints Arena.