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Tim Capurso

Golden Knights Coach Rips Official for Missed Call That Led to Brayden McNabb Injury

The apparent missed call occurred moments before the Oilers' game-winning goal in overtime. | Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights on a goal by two-time All-Star Leon Draisaitl during overtime of Thursday's Game 2 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. But the Golden Knights believe the officiating crew missed a potential game-changing call—which also resulted in an injury to defenseman Brayden McNabb—moments before Draisaitl's game-winning goal.

Speaking to reporters after the game, Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy called out referee Gord Dwyer, whom he said "blew it."

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