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More from NHLHenrik Lundqvist and the New York Rangers agreed Thursday on a six-year, $41.25 million contract extension that will keep the two-time Vezina Trophy finalist in the fold through the 2013-14 season.
Lundqvist, playing on a one-year deal worth $4.25 million, has struggled lately after a strong start to his third NHL season. The terms were hammered out this week as the Rangers enjoyed a rare five-day break between games.
Panthers' Zednik may be discharged from hospital by Saturday: Florida Panthers forward Richard Zednik, whose carotid artery was nearly severed, may be discharged from a Buffalo hospital by Saturday.
Zednik is showing improvement after his neck was slashed, said Dr. Sonya Noor on Thursday.
Noor performed emergency surgery Sunday night after Zednik's neck was accidentally cut by the skate of teammate Olli Jokinen. Zednik lost 5 pints of blood in the gruesome accident, but was upgraded to good condition on Wednesday.
Bruins' Ward out of Pittsburgh hospital; playing status unclear: Boston Bruins defenseman Aaron Ward was released from a Pittsburgh hospital, one day after he suffered a neck injury in game against the Penguins.
Ward was returning to Boston, where team doctors will evaluate him today, team spokesman Matthew Chmura said. No decision will be made on Ward's playing status until after the exam, Chmura said.
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