Watch: Jaromir Jagr's nasty re-introduction to the Stanley Cup Playoffs
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Ah, to taste the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again.
Jaromir Jagr was quickly reminded that the opposition isn't as kind to ageless wonders come spring. The 44-year-old - 40 seconds into his 18th postseason appearance - was directed mouth-first into the endboards by New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock.
Jagr may have had a little blood leak into that greying beard, but he did not miss a shift.
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