Olympics/Ice hockey: Ovechkin flattens Jagr to spark Russia win
Alex Ovechkin
Ovechkin  the star of a new generation  simply devastated Jagr  a 1990s NHL superstar playing in Russia  with a body slam into the upper chest that broke Jagr's helmet visor and sent a spirit-crushing message to the other Czechs.
 "It is just a moment " Ovechkin said. "If I have a chance to hit somebody it does not matter who it is."
 Ovechkin's hit seized momentum for Russia and confidence from the Czech star in a centre-ice smackdown. Evgeni Malkin scored just seconds after the play to give Russia a 3-1 lead only 1:49 into the third period.
 Ovechkin watched the videoscreen replay of his check along with an audience that repeated oohs and aahs with each look. Jagr skated off after the Russian goal and slammed the door to the team bench in frustration.
Ovechkin  the star of a new generation  simply devastated Jagr  a 1990s NHL superstar playing in Russia  with a body slam into the upper chest that broke Jagr's helmet visor and sent a spirit-crushing message to the other Czechs.
 "It is just a moment " Ovechkin said. "If I have a chance to hit somebody it does not matter who it is."
 Ovechkin's hit seized momentum for Russia and confidence from the Czech star in a centre-ice smackdown. Evgeni Malkin scored just seconds after the play to give Russia a 3-1 lead only 1:49 into the third period.
 Ovechkin watched the videoscreen replay of his check along with an audience that repeated oohs and aahs with each look. Jagr skated off after the Russian goal and slammed the door to the team bench in frustration.