After 12 seasons in the NHL, Evgeni Malkin has accumulated plenty of wear and tear on his body.
He estimates he has lost 10 teeth just from high sticks.
That total was inflated by two on just the second day of his 13th training camp when 20-year veteran Matt Cullen clipped him off the opening faceoff in a scrimmage Saturday.
“He broke a couple of my (teeth),” Malkin said. “But it’s all fake. (It was) fixed yesterday. It’s easy, like one hour. It’s hockey, you know? He said sorry. … We’re good friends. I understand it’s bad luck.
“A couple of high sticks on my face. It’s OK. I have fun. Good to be here and excited for a new season.”
On the dawn of the 2018-19 campaign, Malkin understands at 32, he has to adapt to competition that is becoming increasingly fresh-faced.
“It’s young guys,” said Malkin. “It’s (Oilers center Connor) McDavid, it’s (Devils left winger…
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