New York. It’s been an emotional few days in Pittsburgh since the bad news that star quarterback Chris Letang suffered a stroke.
But the Penguins showed last night that they can perform even in such tough conditions, overturning two deficits against Vegas and finally winning 4-3.
– It was very nice to be back in this way, goalkeeper Ricard Raquel told Sportbladet.
It was Wednesday morning that the Pittsburgh Penguins, and subsequently the rest of the world, learned that Chris Letang had suffered a stroke — for the second time since 2014.
– It was very scary to hear the word blow. You don’t know much about yourself, only that it’s often very dangerous, says Rickard Raquel on the phone from his hometown in western Pennsylvania.
Better yet, he’s OK, he’s been around the team and seems to be doing well under the circumstances. Of course, this is the only thing that matters now, his health comes first.
Perhaps that’s why, knowing that the 35-year-old made it through the harrowing event in such good form, the Penguins put up a solid effort against the Golden Knights at home in PPG Paints Arena.
They ended up 0-2 at halftime, but tied the game in the second half. Vegas then retook the lead early on in the third—only to see the home team catch up again. And turn around.
– It was really strong, kind and important that we could get back on track, Raquel continued.
– Vegas is strong and there were a lot of chances back and forth, but we showed character and managed to get both points, it feels really good.
The 29-year-old Stockholmer scored himself with his 10th goal of the season – after a series of quick claps with Sidney Crosby and Jake Guentzel in the second half.
– Guentzel Hit an absolutely incredible pass. It’s really good that she went in, especially since it meant 2-2. We needed it before the second break, he says.
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