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Look who's still playing great right now:
Jaromir Jagr posted 1a in Czechs' 1-0 win over Norway on Sunday; now tied for team points lead (6) with 3g-3a in six gms at #2014IIHFWorlds.
— NHLDevilsPR (@NHLDevilsPR) May 18, 2014
Mark Fayne's rehab is ahead of schedule. He's had no meaningful talks on his contract situation. [Star-Ledger]
Hockey Links
The Canadiens fell in not-so-dramatic fashion to the Rangers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, 7-2. [Puck Daddy]
The Blackhawks took Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, 3-1. [Puck Daddy]
The Penguins have fired GM Ray Shero. It remains to be seen whether the new GM will fire Dan Bylsma or not. [Puck Daddy]
Sharks GM Doug Wilson plan for the team is "much more drastic than just putting a band-aid on it." [Puck Daddy]
Earlier Sunday it looked like Alex Ovechkin sustained a nasty leg injury:
[via Puck Daddy]
Later in the day Ovechkin posted this photo online:
It looks like he might be O.K.?
[via PHT]
Teemu Selanne has played his last game in the NHL. Here's the salute he was given by teammates, fans and competitors alike:
[via Puck Daddy]
The Blue Jackets and R.J. Umberger have agreed that Umberger should be traded. [The Columbus Dispatch]
Mike Babcock will remain as the coach of the Red Wings for the 2014-15 season. [Yahoo Sports]
Brandon Prust wasn't happy with what he thinks was Chris Kreider running Carey Price a little bit harder than he needed to.
[via PHT]
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