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Calgary Flames place Jaromir Jagr on injured reserve; recall Mark Jankowski

Calgary Flames right wing Jaromir Jagr, of the Czech Republic, waits for a face-off during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

The Calgary Flames announced Monday they’ve placed Jaromir Jagr on injured reserve after he left Saturday’s game against Minnesota Wild in the first period.

The 45-year-old right-winger broke his stick attempting a shot on the Wild net, skated to the bench and walked to the dressing room. He didn’t return to the game and the Flames lost 4-2.

The Flames said Jagr, who has two assists in five games this season, was being evaluated for a lower-body injury. A player placed on injured reserve is ineligible to play in NHL games for seven days.

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On Monday, the Flames announced they had recalled forward Mark Jankowski from the Stockton Heat.

Jankowski, 23, has played six games with the Heat this season, recording a team-leading five goals and totalling eight points. He made his NHL debut last season with Calgary on Nov. 28 against the New York Islanders.

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Calgary has back-to-back road games Tuesday in Nashville and Wednesday in St. Louis before heading back home to take on Dallas on Friday.

With files from Melissa Gilligan

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