The Pittsburgh Penguins are staring down an early playoff disaster, trailing in their opening-round series after back-to-back losses. The first two games have exposed a team struggling with discipline and a stagnant offense. As the group heads into enemy territory searching for a pulse, veteran defenseman Kris Letang’s son, Alex Letang, has found himself at the center of a social media storm.
By posting a bold video and then mocking the cross-state rivals, the Philadelphia Flyers, the young Letang proved that the next generation of Penguins is just as invested in this heated rivalry as the veterans on the blueline.
Kris Letang’s Son Alex Takes Aim at Flyers Amid Rising Playoff Frustration
Kris Letang’s son, Alex, drew attention after posting a video on Instagram reacting to the opening games against the Philadelphia Flyers. The clip surfaced following Pittsburgh’s 3-0 loss in Game 2, which came after a tight defeat in Game 1 and deepened their slow start to the series.
In his caption, Alex clarified the tone, writing, “This was a hard time watching these first 2 Pens games and the bad calls made, this is just a humorous video for the content and not to insult anybody, so please do not feel offended.”
The video used humor to highlight frustration with officiating and in-game penalties. Alex portrayed a referee with limited awareness, then acted out moments where Evgeni Malkin received penalties, including situations that somewhat mirrored real sequences from the series.
It showed how penalties have impacted Pittsburgh, especially as Malkin picked up multiple infractions across the first two games, including roughing, high-sticking, and unsportsmanlike conduct.
Fan interaction also followed the post, reacting to Alex’s perspective on officiating against the Penguins. One user responded by suggesting Pittsburgh’s own style contributed to the situation, writing that the team might be playing “dirty.”
Alex answered directly, pushing back with, “Ever seen the Flyers, they’re literally the definition of dirty,” shifting the focus toward Philly’s physical approach.
The on-ice story has supported that physical tone, with the Penguins struggling to generate offense while also dealing with defensive lapses. In Game 2, they failed to convert on multiple power-play chances and could not break through against goaltender Dan Vladar, who stopped every attempt. Missed opportunities, including a shot off the post from Bryan Rust, summed up a night where chances did not translate into results.
Team captain Sidney Crosby acknowledged the need for improvement, especially with the series moving on the road.
“I think we’ve been in some tough spots all year,” he said. “We’ve always responded really well to adversity. It seems like it’s brought out the best in all of us. I think that getting on the road and having a situation like this hopefully brings out the best in us again here.”
The Penguins now face a 0-2 deficit and must find a way to adjust both their discipline and scoring touch.
