Chicago Blackhawks lose key veteran forward after ugly dental hit in previous game vs. LA Kings

That blow now sidelines him for Saturday's matchup against the Los Angeles Kings.

Teravainen has been one of Chicago's quieter engines this season with 7 goals and 14 assists for 21 points in 25 games.

His puck management and transition game helped steady a middling forward group.

Teravainen suffered an injury against the Anaheim Ducks just one week ago, he's had a rough go.

Before the injury landed him off the ice, the Blackhawks tried juggling lines at Saturday's practice, with younger forwards such as Landon Slaggert and Oliver Moore getting a longer look.

The power play lost a little structure in the shuffle, and the usual rhythm that Teravainen helped provide was noticeably missing.

Chicago has to readjust on the fly now that they lost a veteran presence in Teravainen, and their offense may take a hit this weekend. The Blackhawks face a tougher test getting zone entries and maintaining puck possession under pressure without his experience.

Fans who counted on his steady two-way play and timely scoring will notice the void. It's rare to see such a punch to a club's middle six impact both defense and offense.

We'll wait to see if Teravainen recovers in time for their next game, but for now Chicago needs someone to step up and fill the shoes of a Swiss-army knife winger.