In the opening match of the series against Montreal, a Washington athlete suffered tooth loss and was subsequently required to wear a facemask.
Swipe That Stick:
Russian defenseman Alexander Alexeyev of the Washington Capitals sported a unique grill in practice, a consequence of an unfortunate incident during a playoff game against the Montreal Canadiens. Jake Evans' stick took a chunk outta Alexeyev's grill, knockin' out three upper teeth and damagin' three more lower ones.
The 25-year-old's jawin' producin' as tough as nails, though. He's already had a preliminary check-up with a dentist and is aimin' to hit the ice again for Game 2 on April 23 in Washington D.C.
The smash-up occurred in the final minutes of the last match, which ended in overtime with a 3-2 victory for the Capitals. Despite his gruesomely broken grin, Alexeyev made a comeback to the ice in overtime. In the regular season, he played in eight games.
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- Bookmakers are offering bets on whether Alexander Alexeyev, the defenseman for the Washington Capitals, will return to play in the upcoming Game 2 of the playoffs, given the dental injury he sustained during the last match.
- It is mentioned that the President of Media League has suggested the possibility of Alex Ovechkin and Mostovoy teaming up in Media hockey, but no confirmation has been made regarding this matter.
- Alexander Alexeyev's grill, damaged during a playoff game against the Montreal Canadiens, is being repaired, and he is practicing with his new set of teeth to prepare for his return to the ice.
- Evgeni Malkin, a player for the Pittsburgh Pucks, has expressed his desire to skate for Team Russia in the Olympics, but his participation is yet to be confirmed.
