Jack Hughes jokes about dental injury from 2026 Olympics

Jack Hughes commented on his past dental injury during an interview at the TIME100 Sports Gala in New York City on July 16, 2026. The NHL player, who had several teeth knocked out during Team USA’s gold medal hockey game against Canada at the Winter Olympics, joked about having nightmares regarding the injury. Hughes detailed the moment when the injury occurred, noting he continued to play despite the bloodied mouth and later scored the game-winning goal. Since then, he has had his teeth fixed and has spent his off-season in a low-key manner, enjoying time with family and friends while golfing.

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