NHL linesman injured in Game 1 of Wild-Golden Knights series
NHL linesman Bryan Pancich left Game 1 between the Minnesota Wild and Vegas Golden Knights 3:37 into the second period after a collision with Golden Knights forward Brett Howden.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — NHL linesman Bryan Pancich left Game 1 between the Minnesota Wild and Vegas Golden Knights 3:37 into the second period after a collision with Golden Knights forward Brett Howden.
Backup official Frederick L’Ecuyer took Pancich’s place in the opening game of the first-round Western Conference series.
As Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman explains, there is only an extra linesman available during elimination games and Stanley Cup Final games.
Howden was trying to bat down a puck in the offensive zone when he appeared to make contact with Pancich’s head with both by the boards. Howden briefly knelt down to check on the official before joining his team as the Wild went on an offensive rush.
