Sidney Crosby takes puck to face, loses teeth

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Sidney Crosby was forced to leave the Pittsburgh Penguins' game against the New York Islanders Saturday in the first period after taking a deflected slapshot to the face. The Penguins' Brooks Orpik fired a shot from the point that took a deflection and struck Crosby in the face, drawing blood.

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Crosby skated off under his own power, but will not return to the game. Penguins coach Dan Bylsma revealed after the game that Crosby lost a few teeth in the incident.

Via NHL.com

"Sidney Crosby took a puck to the teeth, and lost a few of those. He had to have oral surgery. We'll continue to evaluate and monitor that. That's the report on 'Sid' going to the hospital and losing teeth."