Kris Letang, who missed practice Friday with a maintenance day, will pair with Rob Scuderi on Saturday against the Sharks.

Letang, who missed practice Friday with a maintenance day, will pair with Rob Scuderi on Saturday against the Sharks.

Analysis:

Coach Mike Johnston gave the workhorse Friday off, something he tries to do with his regulars occasionally. Letang has been heating up lately -- he's got seven assists in his last eight games (including four on the power play). Perhaps most impressively, the blueliner has suited up in all 19 games for Pittsburgh.