Jaromír Jágr equals third highest NHL appearance record

In ice hockey, veteran Czech player Jaromír Jágr played in his 1731th game in the NHL on Thursday night, equalling the third placed tally for match appearances of Ron Francis.

Jágr came back from a two match lay off caused by injury for Calgary to face San Jose. Jágr failed to score in the game and the Calgary Flames lost 2:3 in the shootout.

Author: Chris Johnstone