GIF: Panthers' MacKenzie nails referee with big hit behind Flyers' net
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Florida Panthers forward Derek MacKenzie made his presence felt early in Monday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers, accidentally taking out one of the officials with a crushing hit.
MacKenzie was chasing the puck as it caromed behind the Flyers' net when he leveled referee Brad Watson:
(Courtesy: CSN Philadelphia)
Watson regained his footing immediately and was presumably unharmed by the hit.
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