No matter where you are or what league you play in, playoff hockey is a different beast. The intensity rises, physicality ramps up, and the players play hard.
Unfortunately, from time to time, lines are crossed and players get hurt. Playoff hockey is a beautiful thing, but some players get caught up in the moment and take things too far.
Unfortunately for Krutov, the medics seemed to be inept and poorly trained. Rather than collapsing the stretcher, they used what looked almost like a body bag to lift him and place him onto the apparatus. Apparently stabilizing the spine isn't a thing in Russia.
Leafs goaltending prospect Artur Akhtyamov was awarded finals MVP honours. Of course, at this point, Krutov's health is the priority. Hopefully having won a championship will help keep his spirits up while he's on the mend.
