Kris Letang goes to hospital after scary fall

Kris Letang just can't catch a break this season after a big check from Shane Doan caused the Penguins defender to fall awkwardly tail-bone first into the boards.

Pittsburgh Penguins defenceman Kris Letang left Saturday’s game against the Arizona Coyotes after a scary fall.

With 4:45 remaining in the second period, Coyotes forward Shane Doan shoved Letang after the Penguins defenceman sent a pass through the neutral zone. Letang ended up on his back and his head fell into the end boards.

The 27-year-old was shaken up and remained seated on the ice for several minutes as he was treated by trainers. He did not return to the game.

Following the game, Penguins head coach Mike Johnston told reporters that Letang was checked out at the hospital and the team should have a further update on Sunday.

Letang played 14:24 minutes of ice and registered two shots on goal in Pittsburgh’s 3-2 victory over the Coyotes.

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