It was one of the biggest topics on an otherwise quiet playoff off-day.
On Tuesday, with the Rangers trailing the Penguins 2-1 in the third period, forward Viktor Stalberg was whacked in the face by a high stick from Penguins defenseman Kris Letang, who was not penalized and did not receive any supplemental discipline from the NHL on Wednesday.
Stalberg, who lost three teeth, spent Wednesday morning at the dentist, but teammates said they expected the Swedish winger to be fine for Game 4 at the Garden on Thursday.
Letang said the contact was unintentional. Nonetheless, NHL rules state that a referee can call minor or major penalties if players are not in control of their sticks and injure opponents.