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Controversial Officiating Overshadows Oilers’ OT Win Over Golden Knights in Game 2

Missed calls and player safety concerns dominate discussion as Edmonton takes a 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference semifinals.

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Edmonton Oilers forward Vasily Podkolzin celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights in the second period of Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinal series at T-Mobile Arena on May 8, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Overview

  • The Edmonton Oilers secured a 5-4 overtime victory against the Vegas Golden Knights, taking a 2-0 lead in the playoff series.
  • Vegas defenseman Brayden McNabb sustained an apparent upper-body injury after an unpenalized trip by Viktor Arvidsson late in the game.
  • Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy criticized the missed trip call, describing it as a dangerous 'can opener' play that referees failed to address.
  • NHL analysts widely agreed that the trip should have been penalized, with some fans calling for league discipline against Arvidsson.
  • Nicolas Roy of the Golden Knights awaits a disciplinary hearing after being ejected for a cross-check in overtime, further fueling officiating debates.