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Major Officiating Mistake in Game Six Between Edmonton and Vegas Causing a Stir


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Julien Trekker
May 16, 2023  (5:35 PM)
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Edmonton was eliminated in six games by the Golden Knights, and the Oilers are still upset about it.

Why? Because a call missed by the officials might have cost them the victory.

Major Officiating Mistake in Game Six Between Edmonton and Vegas Causing a Stir

If you weren't watching, Mattias Ekholm took a high-stick to the face late in the third period.
Here's a video with sufficient evidence to convince even a Golden Knights fan:
There's no denying that a penalty should have been called on that play.
Today, during the Oilers' exit interviews, we saw the visible consequences of the blow on Ekholm:
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The Oilers' power play has been simply incredible all year long. Every time the PP unit stepped on the ice, you knew that something was about to happen.
With a two-goal deficit, the Oilers would've been in a good position to make a comeback and win the game.
This mistake will stay a long time in players and fans' memories.
Do you believe it cost the Oilers their victory?
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Major Officiating Mistake in Game Six Between Edmonton and Vegas Causing a Stir

Do you think the officiating mistake cost the Oilers the win?

Yes18447.4 %
No20452.6 %
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