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Video Surfaces Showing Calgary Flames Targeting Leon Draisaitl's Injured Ankle

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Jon
May 24, 2022  (4:41 PM)
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Although the team hasn't confirmed it, there have been numerous credible sources who have claimed Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl is currently playing through a high-ankle sprain. He apparently sustained the injury in Game 6 vs. LA. It makes his performance thus far all the more valiant.

Video surfaced of a clip from an EDM powerplay during Game 3, showing the Flames' penalty killers taking several whacks each at the German stud's reportedly injured ankle. That is obviously quite a concerning, acting as a serious threat to the competitive integrity of the game. Here's the video:

Per Frank Seravalli of The Daily Faceoff, the NHL is aware of the video & is in communication with the various regulatory agencies under its umbrella.

The Flames are clearly growing frustrated by their inability to contain Edmonton's offensive firepower. This, after losing two straight games vs. the Oilers & being outscored 9-4. Each game has been a gongshow so far, featuring either a flurry of goals, massive hits, goalies getting ran, or all three. Game 4 shouldn't be too different.