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Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record
1 month ago

Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record

Associated Press  

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Alex Ovechkin’s last goal scored Ovechkin scored twice in a 6-2 win over the Utah Hockey Club on Nov. 18, getting goals 867 and 868 in his first game in Salt Lake City before leaving in the third period. …

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Former NHL star Jaromir Jagr scores in his first game since turning 52
8 months ago

Former NHL star Jaromir Jagr scores in his first game since turning 52

Associated Press  

KLADNO, Czech Republic — Jaromir Jagr returned to action Thursday for the first time since turning 52 and immediately scored as he surpassed legend Gordie Howe to become the oldest player taking regular shifts in professional ice hockey. Jagr hadn’t played since Feb. 10 — five days before he turned 52 — and rejoined his Kladno Knights, a top-division team …

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Jaromir Jagr bobbleheads stolen en route to Pittsburgh. Giveaway postponed
9 months, 1 week ago

Jaromir Jagr bobbleheads stolen en route to Pittsburgh. Giveaway postponed

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Jaromir Jagr is missing. The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Thursday that a shipment carrying bobbleheads of the franchise icon was stolen after arriving in California. The team had intended to give the bobbleheads away to fans during Thursday night’s home game against the San Jose Sharks. “While this unfortunate incident adds to the legend of Jaromir Jagr, who will …

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Jaromir Jagr’s return to Pittsburgh ends with his No. 68 being retired — and catharsis
10 months ago

Jaromir Jagr’s return to Pittsburgh ends with his No. 68 being retired — and catharsis

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — There were jokes. No matter where the NHL’s second all-time leading scorer has gone during a professional odyssey that’s spanned 30-plus years and three continents, Jagr has long understood where his hockey home is: the place where he arrived in 1990 as a teenager from eastern Europe shrouded in mystery, armed with a mullet that became his trademark …

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Jagr practices with Pens ahead of jersey retirement ceremony
10 months ago

Jagr practices with Pens ahead of jersey retirement ceremony

Associated Press  

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Jaromir Jagr wore a Pittsburgh Penguins’ jersey for the first time in 22 years. “When you look at the history of hockey, he’s somebody that you’re always going to think about,” Penguins captain Sidney Crosby said of Jagr. “The fact that he played here, and had the impact he did here, and what he was able …

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As the Penguins retire his jersey, Jagr at 52 is still going strong on his Czech hometown team
10 months, 1 week ago

As the Penguins retire his jersey, Jagr at 52 is still going strong on his Czech hometown team

Associated Press  

KLADNO, Czech Republic — The legendary mullet is gone. “A responsibility to the fans, a responsibility to the town, a responsibility to the club, that’s all,” Jagr said, seated in a skybox overlooking the rink at Kladno’s recently renovated arena. Sometimes I think he must sleep there.” Michael Frolik, a Kladno native who was with the Flames during Jagr’s last …

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Blue Jackets sign top NHL free-agent, “Johnny Hockey”
2 years, 5 months ago

Blue Jackets sign top NHL free-agent, “Johnny Hockey”

Associated Press  

A hectic start to the NHL’s free-agency period Wednesday closed with the Columbus Blue Jackets landing the highest-profile player: “Johnny Hockey.” Johnny Gaudreau cashed in on a career season by signing a $68.25 million, seven-year contract with Columbus in the Blue Jackets’ bid to return to prominence after losing their core of stars — including Artemi Panarin — in free …

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Ovechkin scores 767th goal, passes Jagr for 3rd on NHL list
2 years, 9 months ago

Ovechkin scores 767th goal, passes Jagr for 3rd on NHL list

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Islanders forward Mat Barzal isn’t keeping track of Ovechkin’s …

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