In a shocking turn of events, Chicago Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar suffered a gruesome injury over the weekend when he was struck in the face by a puck during a game against the St. Louis Blues. The 19-year-old Nazar, who was making his NHL debut this season, had two of his top front teeth knocked out in the second period of the 5-3 loss. Despite the painful setback, Nazar has vowed to continue playing, and he's set to take the ice again just two days later against the Buffalo Sabres. With a protective cage to shield his teeth, Nazar will attempt to lead his team to victory, raising questions about the resilience of young athletes in the high-speed world of professional hockey.
After Frank Nazar lost two top front teeth when he was hit by a puck in the second period of the Chicago Blackhawks' 5-3 loss to the St. Louis Blues on Saturday, the forward planned to play Monday against the Buffalo Sabres with a protective cage on.