NHL·INJURY·October 27, 2026 09:28 PM ET

Jack Hughes loses tooth after first-period high stick

He left the ice after the contact.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Jack Hughes' dentist is gonna need a raise 😭 https://t.co/fkwHsv2f6g Via @SportsCenter on X

What happened: Hughes spit out a tooth before leaving the ice.

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Why it matters: Hughes also lost teeth to a high stick in February’s Olympic final, then returned to score the overtime winner. His availability for the next game is the immediate concern.

What to watch: An update on Hughes’ status is the next development to follow.

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