Jagr Expected Out for Two Weeks

Jaromir Jagr joined the Washington Capitals for Tuesday’s game in Toronto but said he probably will be out two weeks with a right knee strain.

He first injured his knee Oct. 10 and came back only to hurt it again.

“Before, when I was playing, I wasn’t completely healthy and you see what happened--I’m out again,” Jagr said. “I’m not saying it’s worse than it was before, but it’s not good either.

“When I feel it’s good enough to play I’m going to play, don’t get me wrong, but also I learned something from the last time. I want to come back and be ready to play 100%.”

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