Penguins' Warsofsky hurt after tripping over fallen referee

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman David Warsofsky left Sunday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes in obvious discomfort after an accidental collision with referee Tim Peel.

Skating backwards into his own zone, Warsofsky tripped over Peel, who had lost an edge and slid directly into the Penguins blue-liner's path. The 25-year-old was sent flying, and took an ugly fall onto his head. He stayed down for a few moments before exiting to the dressing room.

Head coach Mike Sullivan said the defenseman was still being evaluated following Pittsburgh's 5-0 win, according to Seth Rorabaugh of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Sullivan added that Derrick Pouliot could be recalled if Warsofsky or Kris Letang, who is dealing with a wrist injury, are unavailable Monday in St. Louis.

Warsofsky had one goal in 11 games entering Sunday's contest.