EDMONTON, Alberta —
The Edmonton Oilers were nearly screwed, royally, last night, out of a point. But they found a way to get two despite horrendous officiating.
With just about a minute left in the third period, trailing 1-0 to Los Angeles, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored to tie the game. But somehow, after a lengthy discussion, (and Jonathan Quick bitching quite a bit), the officials called the goal back on goaltender interference.
Thing is — there was absolutely no interference. None at all.
The fans were irate, throwing crap all over the ice.
When play resumed, the Oilers tied the game with about 4 seconds left on the clock on a goal from Nail Yakupov.
Then, in OT, Sam Gagner scored to give Edmonton an incredible win.
And oh, did we mention the champs are now 0-3 (only they and Washington are winless).
Had this game not gone to OT, the Oilers would have had every reason to believe they were screwed.
Here's a photo look at the events that transpired. (UPDATE: Video added).
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| Nugent-Hopkins scores to tie the game — but the goal was called back. |
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| Fans threw objects on to the ice — including beer (see the glass). |
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| The fans were irate. And they had every reason to be. |
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| Nail Yakupov scored to tie it — really. |
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| Gagner scores the game-winner in OT. |
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