BOSTON - Just over two weeks ago, Joakim Nordstrom was only a few feet away as linemate Chris Wagner put his body on the line and stepped in front of a Justin Faulk slap shot during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final in Carolina.
The sacrifice may have cost Wagner his season, as the blistering clapper drilled the winger in the right forearm, causing him to retreat to the bench in excruciating pain. While the Bruins have not completely ruled out a return for Wagner during the Stanley Cup Final, he has yet to resume skating.
With that image of his fourth-line running mate writhing in pain fresh in his memory, it would have been understandable if Nordstrom opted to usher his body away from any flying rubber on Thursday night.
But then again, he is a hockey player.
Nordstrom Stepped Up - And In Front
Winger blocked three shots on one penalty kill, scored a goal in Game 2 loss


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STL@BOS, Gm2: Nordstrom blocks three shots in 2nd

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STL@BOS, Gm2: Nordstrom goes five-hole on Binnington

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Nordy discusses blocks in Game 2