Hughes Loses Teeth, Scores OT Goal for Olympic Gold

Olympic hero Jack Hughes lost teeth after taking a stick from Canada's Sam Bennett during the gold medal game. Despite the injury, he scored in overtime to secure Team USA's 2-1 victory and America's first men's hockey gold since 1980.

Jason Schepis, the New Jersey Devils dentist who had previously repaired Hughes' teeth, witnessed his handiwork scattered on the ice. NHL teams employ dentists for every game to treat the frequent dental injuries. Players like Joe Pavelski and Keith Yandle have lost multiple teeth during games and returned to play, highlighting the crucial role of hockey dentistry.