After this mornings skate, Jagr talked with reporters about how a goal he scored against New Jersey as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins back in 1999 was the biggest in his career and one he believes helped save the franchise. Rich Chere of The Star-Ledger relays Jagrs tale of Game 6 heroism.
I came back and I tied it with a minute and a half to go and then I scored in overtime. That was probably my best game ever, I would say. My most important for sure. Ill probably never score a goal that important. Probably if I hadnt scored, the team wouldnt be in Pittsburgh right now. (Sidney) Crosby would be in Kansas City.