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Jagr becomes oldest player ever to score at World Hockey Championship

David W. Cerny / Reuters

We're running out of superlatives to describe Jaromir Jagr.

The veteran is back at the World Hockey Championship after coming out of international retirement, and he's making an immediate impact.

Jagr redirected a shot by Czech Republic defenseman Jakub Nakladal to cut Sweden's lead to 2-1 on Friday in the opening game for both nations.

(Courtesy: TSN/IIHF)

At 43 years and 76 days old, he became the oldest player ever to score at the tournament, according to TSN.

Just start polishing that Hockey Hall of Fame plaque now.

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