After some issues with management, Radulov left the NHL after 2 seasons, returning to Russia to play in the KHL. He made a brief return in 2012 to join the Nashville Predators on a playoff run, but then again after the season, returned to the KHL.
In 2016, he made his third trip back to North America to play for the Montreal Canadiens, where he finally found his game and turned into a stud NHL player. Unfortunately due to some contract disputes with Marc Bergevin, the Habs let him walk in free agency and he joined the Dallas Stars, where he played up until the end of last season.
He returned to the KHL this year, where he has 43 points in 53 games, but this post isn't to talk about his points.
Yesterday, Radulov caught his opponent Valentin Zykov with his head down and absolutely dropped him. Unfortunately for Zykov, he also dropped all his teeth on the ice as well!
YOOOOO!#AkBars Alexander Radulov hit on #hcSKA Valentin Zykov yesterday. 💥
Zykov lost a lot of 🦷 from the hit. (photo in comments) No call on the play. #KHL pic.twitter.com/TxTBlKjJO1� Hockey News Hub (@HockeyNewsHub) February 4, 2023
A photo was shared later, and well, it's not pretty.
pic.twitter.com/5ihVJKL1HG� Liga Kontinental (@LigaKontinental) February 3, 2023
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