Lettieri appeared in 14 games with the Rangers before being sent down, but only averaged 8:53 TOI/gm. The 23-year-old failed to record a point in those 14 games and heads to Hartford, where he had 36 points (23G / 13A) in 55 games a season ago.
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Lettieri, 22, has been called up with Jimmy Vesey dealing with an upper-body injury. Lettieri has four points (1G / 3A) in 10 games with the Rangers this season and 23 points (14G / 9A) in 35 games with the Wolf Pack.
Lettieri, 22, had one goal and one assist in three games during his call-up. With the Rangers getting healthy, Lettieri returns to Hartford, where he has 21 points (12G / 9A) in 31 games this season.
Lettieri made his NHL debut on December 29th but has been a healthy scratch for the last two contests. With Mats Zuccerallo (illness) out, Lettieri will draw back into the lineup for his second career game.
Lettieri, 22, has recorded 12 goals and nine assists (21 points) in 31 games with the Wolf Pack this season. He has played well in his first full pro season after four years at the University of Minnesota. He could make his NHL debut with Chris Kreider leaving Wednesday’s game.