Jaromir Jagr Arrival
A trade that shifted the rivalry's intensity.
Jaromir Jagr was traded to the Washington Capitals by the Pittsburgh Penguins following the 2001 playoff encounter, signing a seven-season contract with Washington.
Lore & Background
The trade of Jaromir Jagr from the Penguins to the Capitals occurred after the 2001 playoff series between the two teams. Despite the trade, the rivalry cooled off.
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