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Hossa, Ladd played hurt in Cup finals

Updated: June 30, 2010, 12:15 PM ET
By Jesse Rogers | ESPNChicago.com

CHICAGO -- Chicago Blackhawks winger Marian Hossa said Saturday that he played the Stanley Cup finals with a sprained MCL in his right knee, suffered in Game 1 against the Philadelphia Flyers.

"In Game 1, I sprained my MCL, so it was kind of a little difficult," Hossa said. "But you don't feel the pain as much compared to if you lose, it would be more painful."

Hossa, who also dealt with the lingering effects of shoulder surgery all season and a banged-up back in the finals, ...

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