Jaromir Jagr celebrated his 45th birthday on Feb. 15 and gave himself a present by collecting his 1,900th career point. However, that Friday night, he gave the rest of us a present with an awesome unassisted goal against the Anaheim Ducks.
During the second period, the Jurassic Panthers winger stripped Ducks defense Josh Manson as he tried to carry the puck out from behind the goal line. After dispossessing Manson, Jagr gathered the puck and proceeded to dangle on John Gibson, who was basically put in the torture chamber.
Not only did Jagr display some sweet hands on the outstanding individual effort, but he also strongly incorporated a calm manner. Cool, calm and collected, he waited for an opening to emerge from Gibson and then took his shot. That’s the mark of an established, experienced veteran who has been there before.
by Ge’Randall Horne
