Controversial Call in OT Decides Game 3 Between Oilers and Kings
Game #3 of the Oilers-Kings matchup was tight, and overtime was necessary to determine the outcome.
Less than five minutes into OT, Trevor Moore scored to give the Kings the series lead, but the goal attracted some criticism, as some believe it shouldn't have been allowed.
Trevor Moore's goal was legit. It's what happened seconds before that caused a stir.
Controversial Video Review Gives Kings Series Lead
In an effort to reach the puck, Gabriel Vilardi appears to touch it with his stick above the authorized height.
In the end, the video review was inconclusive, meaning that no angle was good enough to confirm if Vilardi really touched the puck illegally.
You can judge for yourself; here's the close-up:
It's really hard to tell.
Do you think the goal should have been allowed?
As read on Markerzone - Game 3 Between Oilers and Kings Ends on Controversial Call in OT
POLL |
Do you think Vilardi touched the puck above the authorized height? |
Yes | 202 | 61.8 % |
No | 125 | 38.2 % |
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