Video: Ref pulls down Yakupov, injures his leg

This is the type of injury which would only happen to the Edmonton Oilers. Immediately after a draw, the official tripped over a stick and reached out to catch his balance. His hand found Nail Yakupov, yanking him down on the ice and landing on the forward’s leg/knee.

Watch as Yakupov’s leg folds under the linesman.

A slower look, via Reddit Hockey:

Yakupov had to be helped off the ice.

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