Watch: Jaromir Jagr's nasty re-introduction to the Stanley Cup Playoffs

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.