Referee slams his head into the boards and is forced to leave Pens vs Avs game

NHL linesman Michel Cormier was forced to leave tonight’s game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Colorado Avalanche in the second period after falling awkwardly and slamming his head into the side boards.

Check it out:

Scary moment in the Avs game as linesman Michel Cormier loses an edge and crashes hard into the boards. He has left the game. pic.twitter.com/SaHLVcV2SA
— Brandon Murphy (@2Murphy8) October 17, 2019

#NHL Linesman Michel Cormier fell and hit his head against the dasher boards at #COLvsPIT. He's down the tunnel with assistance. Game continuing with 3 officials. pic.twitter.com/r0HUGL7ws6
— Zebras On Ice (@IceZebras) October 17, 2019