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He scored the game-winning goal in Game 6 of the 2016 Stanley Cup Final to secure the championship.
15 Interesting Facts About Kris Letang
A three-time Stanley Cup champion and Masterton Trophy winner, Kris Letang is one of the most prolific defencemen in Pittsburgh Penguins history.
Position
Defence
Jersey
#58
Status
Active
Teams
3
Facts
15
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He won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy in 2023 for his perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.
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He won back-to-back gold medals representing Canada at the World Junior Championships in 2006 and 2007.
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He was selected 62nd overall in the third round of the 2005 NHL entry draft.
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He holds the franchise record for most career goals, assists, and points by a defenceman for his NHL team.
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He was part of the first trio of teammates in major North American sports history to play 20 seasons together.
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He scored his first career NHL goal in his third game against goaltender Henrik Lundqvist.
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He returned to skate in an NHL game just twelve days after suffering a stroke during the 2022–23 season.
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He served as team captain for Canada's World Junior squad in 2007 while earning tournament All-Star honours.
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He became the fourth player in NHL history to record a point on all four game-winning goals in a single Stanley Cup Final.
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He scored his first career NHL playoff goal in overtime during Game 3 against the Washington Capitals in 2009.
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He decided against purchasing a motorcycle after his close friend and former junior teammate tragically died in a motorcycle crash in 2008.
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He scored five postseason goals in 13 playoff games in 2010 after recording a career-low three goals during the entire regular season.
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He won three major individual awards in the QMJHL in 2007: the Emile Bouchard Trophy, Kevin Lowe Trophy, and Paul Dumont Trophy.
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He underwent surgery in April 2025 to close a patent foramen ovale, a small hole in his heart.
About Kris Letang
Kris Letang is an elite Canadian defenceman for the Pittsburgh Penguins, renowned for his two-way play, skating agility, and longevity. Selected in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, he grew into a franchise cornerstone and three-time Stanley Cup champion. Overcoming notable adversity throughout his career including health complications and injuries, he has cemented his legacy as the highest-scoring defenceman in Penguins history.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
2009
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Stanley Cup Champion
2016
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Stanley Cup Champion
2017
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Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
2023
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World Junior Gold Medalist
2006
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Kris Letang.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Defence
Jersey #: 58
Status: Active
Age: 39 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 199 lbs (90 kg)
Born: Montreal, Quebec
Career Stats
Seasons: 20
Goals: 178
Assists: 628
Points: 806
Teams: 3
Drafted: 2005
Round: 3rd
Teams & Career
Val-d'Or Foreurs Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Pittsburgh Penguins
Kris Letang plays for 3 different teams during his 20 seasons career. He was originally drafted 3rd overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2005.