Linesman Steve Barton leaves Blue Jackets-Capitals game with injury

Steve Barton had to be helped off the ice after an awkward fall when he dropped the puck as the Capitals took on the Blue Jackets.

WASHINGTON — A linesman injured his left knee and was helped off the ice in Game 2 of the first-round playoff series between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Washington Capitals.

Steve Barton collapsed to the ice after his left skate knocked into a skate of Columbus forward Josh Anderson on Sunday night.

The game was delayed for a few minutes with 48.1 seconds remaining in the second period.

Barton eventually was helped off the ice by a trainer from each team.

The period concluded with just one linesman on the ice.

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