The Penguins have recalled forward Mark Letestu from its American Hockey League affiliate in Wilkes-Barre.

Letestu presumably was brought up in case Evgeni Malkin, who missed the past seven games because of a strained shoulder, or left winger Chris Kunitz, who was excused from Friday's practice because of what coach Dan Bylsma called "a nagging injury," cannot play when the Penguins face Boston tonight at 7:38 at Mellon Arena.

Letestu, 24, is 5 foot 11, 195 pounds. He never has played in the NHL.

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