Penguins' Kris Letang: Participates in full contact drills

Coach Mike Sullivan was encouraged by Letang's (upper body) practice Sunday. "He's day-to-day still but obviously the fact that he's (taking part) full in contact practice, he looked pretty good out there," Sullivan said. "We'll see how he responds to this practice. Everything looks encouraging."

Analysis:

The Pens are off Monday before returning to practice Tuesday, so we probably won't receive further guidance on Letang until after Tuesday's workout. Beginning Wednesday, Pittsburgh plays three times during Week 4 and there's a good chance Letang will be on the ice for all three contests.