Dylan Larkin on Friday continued his impressive rookie season, albeit after appearing to sacrifice one of his teeth.
The 19-year-old Larkin scored his 15th goal of the season, which turned out to be the winner for the Detroit Red Wings in their 3-0 victory over the Buffalo Sabres.
Sabres coach Dan Bylsma used his challenge to review if the play was offside, but his attempt was unsuccessful and the goal stood.
The Red Wings broke the game open midway through the third period, when the puck found its way to Larkin as he circled the net and wired it by Robin Lehner. Detroit scored three times in the final eight minutes of the game, with Larkin adding an assist as well.
Dylan Larkin (@Dylanlarkin39) of the @DetroitRedWings leads all rookies with 5 game-winning goals (46 GP). #DETvsBUF pic.twitter.com/VRIcwZ4zpO
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) January 23, 2016
The shift before he scored, Larkin took a stick to the mouth and appeared to lose a tooth.
Up a 🚨 Down a 🐣 #LGRWhttps://t.co/WVbrZZ9EFS
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) January 23, 2016
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
"It woke me up. Maybe I should take a stick in the face every game." - Dylan Larkin on FSD.
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) January 23, 2016