Tough might be an understatement when it comes to describing Kevin Klein on Monday night.
The New York Rangers defenseman took a high stick to the ear from Pittsburgh Penguins forward Zach Still during the first period of their matchup, and there was quite a bit of blood. But, as most NHL players do, Klein received some stitches and reentered the game.
In fact, he ended up scoring the goal in overtime to give the Rangers a 4-3 win.
However, Rangers coach Alan Vigneault revealed after the game, per CBS Sports, that Klein not only needed 13 stitches, but that part of the D-man’s ear had to be reattached.
It didn’t faze Klein much, though. He got to wear the Broadway Hat for being the Rangers’ star of the game, bloody ear and all.
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