Kris Letang scores game winning goal in OT! Penguins beat the Capitals, 7-6
What a home opener and great game for Kris! He had 2 goals and 1 assist and was the 1st start of the game. The final score was 7-6, huge offensive game, but the Penguins came out on top with the help of Kris.
The OT goal Kris scored has matched him with Paul Coffey for most points by a defenseman in franchise history – congrats Kris!
Coffey: 108-332—440
Letang: 98-342—440
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Pens land opening punch on Caps – Sam Kasan
Before the contest, Kris Letang wanted to remind the NHL that even though the Capitals are the defending champions, the Penguins are still the No. 1 contender.
“We want to send a message that we’re still there and still want to win more Stanley Cups,” Letang said. “We want to come in with a chip on our shoulder and try to regain what we lost.”
Kris speaks with the media – post game scrum
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Oct 4, 2018; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) skates with the puck as Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) defends during the first period at PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2018; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Derick Brassard (19) reacts with defenseman Kris Letang (58 )after scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals during the second period at PPG PAINTS Arena. The Penguins won 7-6 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2018; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) skates with the puck against the Washington Capitals during the third period at PPG PAINTS Arena. The Penguins won 7-6 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2018; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) celebrates with teammates after scoring the game winning goal in overtime against the Washington Capitals at PPG PAINTS Arena. The Penguins won 7-6 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2018; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) waves to the crowd as the number one star of the game against the Washington Capitals at PPG PAINTS Arena. The Penguins won 7-6 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
