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Roman
Polak
Defense
Birthdate
28/4/1986
Birthplace
Ostrava, CZE
Draft Info
2004: Rd 6, Pk 180 (STL)
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Green, Polak join list of NHL players opting out
6Y
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Stars
NHL
Stars' Polak might not return to NHL this summer
6Y
Greg Wyshynski
AP
Stars
NHL
Stars' Comeau out multiple weeks; Polak OK
7Y
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Maple Leafs
NHL
Leafs sign defenseman Polak to 1-year deal
9Y
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Maple Leafs
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Maple Leafs sign Polak to pro tryout deal
9Y
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Colorado Avalanche top Minnesota Wild in high-scoring opener
In just the 10th playoff game in NHL history with at least 15 combined goals, the Colorado Avalanche overcame blowing a three-goal lead to defeat the Minnesota Wild 9-6 in Denver Sunday night in a wacky Game 1 of this Western Conference semifinal series.
Cale Makar returns from injury, scores twice as Avalanche outlast Wild 9-6 in wacky Game 1
— Cale Makar scored twice in the third period after returning from an earlier injury and the Colorado Avalanche overcame blowing a three-goal lead to beat the Minnesota Wild 9-6 on Sunday night in a wacky Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.
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Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche: Game Highlights
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Alex Newhook and Nick Suzuki scored, and the Montreal Canadiens, despite posting just nine shots on net, defeated the Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals Sunday night, a fourth straight Round 1 exit for Tampa Bay.
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