Jack Hughes Details Moment His Teeth Got Knocked Out at Olympics 2026

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Jack Hughes made history at the 2026 Olympics, and he didn’t need teeth to do it.

The American hockey player who scored the goal that won the game against Canada described his thoughts after losing his teeth during the February 22nd match.

Oh my gosh, you guys, it was insane! When I first went down, all I could think about was trying to get them to call a penalty. But then… then I looked down and just saw my own teeth on the ice! It was the craziest thing, honestly. I didn’t even really register anything else for a second, just…teeth. I was just so focused on that, it was wild!

He remembered thinking, ‘Oh no, not again.’ He knew the previous time this happened, it hadn’t been a good experience.

Losing teeth is common in hockey. So, when New Jersey Devil Jack Hughes had at least three teeth knocked out by a high stick from Canadian forward Sam Bennett, he didn’t seem overly bothered.

He explained to NBC Chicago that losing teeth in hockey doesn’t even factor into a player’s decision about whether to continue playing – it’s just assumed they’ll keep going. He acknowledged this might sound strange to people outside the sport, as it’s a different mindset than in most professions.

However, frustration did eventually set in. 

He said he’d been feeling around his mouth and was upset to discover he’d lost his teeth, but accepted that there was nothing he could do about it now.

As for whether he plans to get the teeth repaired anytime soon? 

“I’m gonna fix these things,” he said. “I want my good smile back.”

He’s understandably thrilled right now. His overtime goal secured Team USA’s first gold medal since the famous 1980 team – nicknamed the “Miracle on Ice” – beat the Soviet Union.

After the game, Jack shared how much this moment meant to him and the country. He expressed his love for the USA and his teammates, calling the team’s bond incredible. He also highlighted the strong support they receive from former players and proudly stated how good it felt to be an American.

For a look at more thrilling moments from the 2026 Olympics, read on… 

Figure skater Amber Glenn became emotional and cried after a failed attempt at a triple loop jump during her short program performance.

Tom Wilson of Canada scuffles with Pierre Crinon of France in a rare Olympic hockey fight.

Brazilian skier Lucas Pinheiro Braathen was overcome with emotion after making history by winning Brazil’s first-ever gold medal at the Winter Olympics in the men’s giant slalom.

Stevenson Savart, Haiti’s first-ever Olympic cross-country skier, finished the men’s 10km race and received a standing ovation.

Spanish figure skater Tomas Guarino performs a short program inspired by Despicable Me, dressing as a Minion.

A dog wanders onto the track during the women’s team cross country free sprint qualifiers.

Curler Marc Kennedy observed his teammate, Brad Jacobs, putting on lip balm during a men’s round robin game.

Ilia Malinin, the American figure skater nicknamed “Quad God,” surprisingly fell during his free skate performance, finishing in eighth place overall.

German bobsledder Laura Nolte prepares before a training session for the monobob, which is a one-person bobsleigh race for women.

After the women’s snowboard halfpipe event, Korean snowboarder Gaon Choi took a photo with American Chloe Kim and Japan’s Mitsuki Ono, captured using the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition phone.

Nika Egadze, a Georgian figure skater, took a photo with Simone Biles, the most decorated Olympic gymnast, while at the men’s singles figure skating competition.

A cameraman captured a heartwarming moment as U.S. skiers Breezy Johnson and Mikaela Shiffrin embraced after completing their second run in the women’s team combined slalom competition.

Biathlete Lou Jeanmonnot of France playfully posed with the Milan-Cortina Olympics mascots, Milo and Tina. She received the plush toys after winning a silver medal in the women’s 15km biathlon individual competition.

After completing the super-G race, skier Dmytro Shepiuk wrote a message of support to his Ukrainian compatriots on a sticky note.

Japan’s Kaori Sakamoto is surprised by her score in the women’s singles free skating team event.

Speedskater Jutta Leerdam of the Netherlands cried tears of joy after discovering she had broken the Olympic record in the women’s 1,000-meter race.

China’s Eileen Gu competes in the women’s freestyle slopestyle—which earned her a silver medal.

After his performance in the men’s singles short program, U.S. skater Maxim Naumov held a photo of his parents, who have passed away, close to his heart.

A composite image shows off the many tricks seen in the women’s freestyle slopestyle. 

Figure skater Ekaterina Kurakova of Poland celebrated her performance with teammates, holding up a stuffed pierogi – a popular and well-loved dish considered a national symbol of Poland.

No, it’s Team Austria’s ski jumper Julia Muehlbacher.

Selina Egle and Lara Michaela Kipp of Austria zoom by during the luge women’s doubles.

The figure skating team who won the gold medal took a selfie with a special Olympic Edition of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 while celebrating on the podium.

Lindsey Vonn, a U.S. skier, appeared focused and determined while training just days after suffering an ACL tear in a crash.

American skater Alysa Liu performs a Biellmann spin during her short program at the women’s single skating event.

Jennifer Dodds of Team Great Britain showed a very tense reaction during the mixed doubles curling round robin match against South Korea.

Snoop Dogg,serving as an Olympics correspondent for NBC, tries his hand at curling at a practice.

Evan Bates and Madison Chock, both U.S. figure skaters and a couple in real life, seem perfectly in sync when they perform their rhythm dance.

Laila Edwards, the first African American woman to play hockey for the U.S. in the Olympics, competes against Sara Cajanova of the Czech Republic during their game.

During the men’s snowboard big air qualifying round, Australian rider Valentino Guseli shared a hug with Jakub Hrones from Team Czechia.

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2026-02-24 17:47