Kris Letang returns 12 days after suffering a stroke.

It's hard to believe but it's true.

The Pittsburgh Penguins have just announced their official lineup for tonight's game against the the Buffalo Sabres and featured prominently on that lineup is none other than Penguins defenseman Kris Letang.

Letang of course suffered a stroke just 12 days ago and it appeared that he would be out of action for some time, but that will not be the case this time around. Letang previously suffered a stroke back during the 2013-14 NHL season and that time the Penguins star defenseman was sidelined for months, which contributed to the belief he would be out for an extended period once again.

Letang though it would seem has defied the odds and will be back, playing in the NHL, just 12 days after suffering a stroke.