It really could have been much worse for Jimmy Vesey.

The New York Rangers forward posted a pair of eyebrow-raising photos after Saturday's game against the Edmonton Oilers, in which he took the boot of Zack Kassian's skate to the face.

Here's how it happened, if you missed it:

Rangers head coach Alain Vigneault confirmed afterwards that Vesey had two teeth in his lip, according to NHL.com's Cristina Ledra.

The young winger is fortunate to have escaped the incident with a busted lip and a couple of stray chiclets, and he'll likely be chomping at the bit to play Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks, as the Rangers will look to extend their six-game win streak.

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