Penguins activate D Kris Letang off long-term injured reserve

The Pittsburgh Penguins activated defenseman Kris Letang off long-term injured reserve Tuesday ahead of their home game against the Florida Panthers.

Letang last played Dec. 28 and has missed Pittsburgh's past 11 games. He was sidelined with a lower-body injury and also took time away from the team following the death of his father.

It has been a difficult season for the 35-year-old, who also suffered a stroke on Nov. 2