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Kris Letang

Pittsburgh Penguins
Position D
Age 39
Height 6'0"
Weight 199LBS
Shoots R
Birth Place Montréal, QC, CAN
Born Apr 23, 1987

Key Insights

2026-27
He works the outside and rarely gets to the front of the net

18.5% of what he shoots comes from the slot.

12 attempts from inside the home plate, 97th of 102 defencemen
Most of his shots come from a long way out

His average attempt comes from 41.7 feet.

65 located attempts, 92nd of 102 defencemen
He rarely gets into the dangerous areas of the ice

21.5% of his attempts come from inside 25 feet.

14 of 65 attempts, 89th of 102 defencemen
He gets almost nothing from long range

47.7% of his attempts are fired from beyond 45 feet.

31 long-range attempts, 88th of 102 defencemen
He shoots the puck far more than most players at his position

He fires 17.61 attempts an hour of ice time.

65 attempts in 221 minutes, 20th of 120 defencemen
There is one shot he goes to more than any other

24.6% of his attempts are the wrist shot.

16 attempts, 0 goals
Scouting Report

Shooting Analysis

Situation
Outcome
Shooting % — Goals / SOG
Shots On Net % — SOG / Total Attempts
Avg. Distance — Feet from net
Low Vol
High Vol
Cold
Hot

xG is Digest’s estimated expected-goals model, derived from shot location, type and game state. Coverage depends on play-by-play availability for the selected season.

Player Bio Data
DOB Apr 23, 1987
Birth Place Montréal, QC, CAN
Height 6'0"
Weight 199 LBS
Shoots/Catches R

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