If you were asked to describe a prototypical hockey player, tough and toothless would be among the chief characteristics.
And New York Islanders captain John Tavares reinforced those stereotypes Friday night.
After taking a puck to the mouth against the Chicago Blackhawks, Tavares returned to the Islanders bench, casually popped out his loose front tooth, took a breather and got back out onto the ice his next shift. Just another day at the office.
