After having his four front teeth brutally smashed out by an opponent’s high stick Tuesday, it’s no secret what Jaromir Jagr wants for Christmas.
The NHL Florida Panthers player was seen rolling on the ice after the powerful smack during a match against the Ottawa Senators, but still went on to finish the game.
The 43-year-old forward later flashed a toothless smile and even went on to joke about the incident.
"Dear Santa, can I get a new teeth for Christmas :) it's going to be tough to eat-good -at least I don't get fat :)))," the Czech native Tweeted.
Senators forward Alex Chiasson, who delivered the painful blow, was seen getting a pat on his helmet by Jagr as he left the ice after the first period injury.
Speaking about the hit later, Jagr joked that he used the injury to his advantage.
"I lost some teeth, but I increased my speed as you see it on the breakaway," Jagr said of the tussle before the Senators’ goal, according to the NHL. "I don't want to hear anything about I'm slow because I got on a breakaway."
Chiasson, who was Jagr's teammate three years ago while playing for the Dallas Stars, called it an accident and praised his old friend.
"I obviously didn't mean to hit him," he said. "He's a legend in this league, he's been around so long."
The Panthers went on to beat the Senators 2-1, marking their fifth-straight win.
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