Olli Jokinen News

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The NHL club said in a statement that Jokinen played through the injury late in the season after first experiencing discomfort March 22 in a game against Minnesota.

Analysis: Jokinen has two goals and six assists over the last eight games, and is one point shy of his highest total since finishing with 71 for Florida in 2007-08. - Jokinen capitalized on a turnover by Colin White to break a third-period tie with his third goal of the game, and the Calgary Flames beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 Wednesday night.

Toronto Maple Leafs' goalie Jonas Gustavsson skates away from celebrating Calgary Flames' Jarome Iginla, left, and Olli Jokinen during third period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Alta.

The Calgary Flames announced that forward Olli Jokinen underwent successful surgery earlier this week to repair a tear in an abdominal muscle.