Gaborik Returns To Play In Opener
Slovakia’s team doctor announced Marian Gaborik out of Wednesday’s opening game versus the Czech Republic and Thursday’s meeting with Russia. In a noble decision, he took part in warm-ups and then decided to try his luck at playing with a deep gash on his right thigh.
As for Gaborik, he said he felt a little better throughout the game but his status for today’s match with the Russians is unknown. He isn’t someone normally expected to fight through injury yet it goes to show how valuable performing in the Olympics is to these athletes.
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