Red Wings' Larkin loses tooth, scores in win over Sabres
Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin had a roller coaster of a Friday.
The Hockey News released its rookie issue earlier in the day, the cover of which dubbed the 19-year-old "the next Jonathan Toews."
Larkin's day took an unfortunate turn during his team's evening game against the Buffalo Sabres, though, as he lost a tooth after being caught by a Marcus Foligno high stick in the third period.
Welcome to the NHL, Dylan Larkin. The Red Wings rookie just lost a tooth. OW! pic.twitter.com/DxgArB7Ijn
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) January 23, 2016
All was forgotten five minutes later as he broke a scoreless draw by sliding his team-leading 15th goal past Robin Lehner from a tough angle. The goal would stand as the eventual game-winner, giving him a rookie-leading five for the season.
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Larkin picked up an assist on a Henrik Zetterberg goal later in the period, earning him a brand new achievement as coined by reporter Brad Galli of WXYZ-TV.
The Dylan Larkin Hat Trick: One goal, one assist, and one chipped tooth. pic.twitter.com/zCLxQVcd8x
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) January 23, 2016
The Red Wings won by a final score of 3-0.