Rangers’ Kevin Klein loses chunk of ear, then scores winning goal
Kevin Klein lost part of his ear in the first period, then found the back of the net in overtime to give the New York Rangers a stirring 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Klein was bloodied by a high stick from Pittsburgh’s Zach Sill that ripped off part of his ear.
Kevin Klein lost part of his ear, had it sewn back on, then scored the game winner in OT. pic.twitter.com/ndfrh7dVmT
— Wheeling Problems (@wheelingprobs) December 9, 2014That was reattached, and Klein resumed his role on the ice and scored for the second straight game.
“Good for him. He lost a piece of his ear, and they sewed it back,” Rangers coach Alain Vigneault said. “Say what you want about hockey players, but they are tough.”
Klein posted a photo of his ear on Tuesday after a visit to a doctor.
Thanks everyone! Saw the plastic surgeon this morning it is all good. #tysonbitme pic.twitter.com/xqJQuxz7r6
— Kevin Klein (@Realkevinklein8) December 9, 2014This story was originally published December 9, 2014 at 11:18 AM with the headline "Rangers’ Kevin Klein loses chunk of ear, then scores winning goal."