Penguins' Kris Letang Out Indefinitely After Having Stroke on Monday

Kris Letang is out indefinitely after he suffered a stroke.

Letang missed a couple of months of the season after he suffered a stroke, but came back in time for the playoffs.

The 35-year-old is not experiencing any lasting effects from the stroke and will be undergoing a series of tests over the next week.

Kris was taken to the hospital for testing after reporting symptoms to the training staff. We are thankful that Kris is doing well despite the shocking test results.

He talked about the circumstances surrounding his stroke when he was 26.

He said that his wife found him on the ground. I was all right the day before. I was working on something. I didn't expect that to happen.

Most people don't have a hole in the wall of their heart.

Since coming back to the ice eight years ago, Letang has played over 500 regular season games. The veteran has two All-Star selections in his career and helped the Pens win two Stanley Cup.

He had a career-high 58 assists last year and finished seventh in the voting for the Norris Trophy.

Letang has one goal and 11 assists and leads the team with 23:54 average time on the ice.

The player will take a break from the sport to get healthy.

Letang is hopeful that the issue can raise awareness. I want my teammates, family and fans to know that I'm okay. I think I will be on the ice soon.