if anything, i hope the controversy behind this goal sparks an actual conversation for tracking technology in the puck. it’s so long overdue in this sport.
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‘The NHL has a very serious officiating problem’: Fans split on controversial overtime goal ending Game 4 between Ducks and Oilers
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It’s not an Edmonton Oilers playoff game without a little bit of drama.
On Sunday night, fans of the Oilers were treated to yet another back-and-forth affair between them and the Anaheim Ducks.
However, it wasn’t until overtime that one moment sent the hockey world into a frenzy. Ryan Poehling fired the puck at Tristan Jarry, and it managed to wiggle past the netminder. The problem was that the NHL couldn’t definitively determine whether the puck crossed the line because Jarry’s skate was covering the goal line and the puck.
Given how the game went and ended, there was plenty for fans to say online.
The NHL has a very serious officiating problem.
There’d be no b–ching from any able-minded Oilers fan if it was called a goal in the moment, followed by the fact there wasn’t enough evidence to overturn it. What everyone is fired up about is that they invented a new way to determine the call tonight, which is horse shit. – RyderFM via XThey can track a f—ing tennis ball going 180 to millimeters on the line and they still dont have the goal line technology! Give me a f—ing break! – Banjoguy55 via XI’d argue that any actual good coach in the league would’ve at least argued with the refs about that goal being deemed a good goal. Knob just walks back to the dressing room without a single peep to the refs. Attitude reflects leadership, and this coach has NO leadership.- David__co via X
My take on the goal: no way on the ice they could have called it a goal. Was it past the line; yes it was. Definitive with video; no. But it was past, based on size of puck and where the line is. That said should have been No goal on the ice. Inconclusive on review. Meaning no goal.
These Ducks are tough and have outplayed us at every factor of the game so far. One game at a time. I still believe in these Oilers that the season isnt over! Go Oilers Go! – Trevor Airdrie via Facebook
Not sure how they is a conclusive goal. Not sure how refs and linesman call this a goal when they were not there to see it or if they were there to see they cannot see it! – John Rodgers via FacebookThe ref should have at least been in position to make the call. So because he wasn’t he should have at least reviewed it before calling it a goal. I don’t care who you are cheering for. This was a bad call with the way it was handled. – Bob Gail Allan via FacebookDon’t understand how it was called a goal on the ice. – Mylesconstant via InstagramSure it’s a goal but why isthe ref calling it a goal if he didn’t even see it go in? – Adriangonciarz via InstagramThe league is a joke. Calling it a goal on the ice but yet none of them seen it? How can you call it a goal when you can’t see it FULLY ACROSS? – Msmaiel88 via Instagram
On the flip side, aside from the talk about the goal call, Oilers fans are not feeling optimistic about the team’s chances in this series. In a weird way, some are hoping for a first-round exit as they believe it will benefit the team in the long run. Sure, this might not be the year, but there is still hope that the Edmonton Oilers can win the Stanley Cup with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
Nathan MacKinnon is 16 months older than McDavid and his team has been eliminated in the first round two of the last three seasons. We’ll see what happens this year but they’re absolutely still a favorite to win it all and no reason to believe that next year will be any different. – OilAcumen via X
We have been so spoiled the last couple years that I feel like we maybe forgot a bit how hard it is to win in the playoffs. But gutting it out when McDavid and Draisaitl have 2 legs between them isn't worth it in a year we knew wasn't ours.
I’m normally Mr optimism but I don’t see the Oilers winning this series anymore. Last nights game was a dagger. Oilers can’t keep a lead late in the 3rd. Haven’t been able to string wins together all season. Connor McDavid injured. Hockey gods have others plans I guess.
The season is over, he’s likely canned and the MFer just walks off like he’s at a funeral. Yell, bust a stick do something you imbecile. Toast is actually good so calling him toast is a disservice to toast. Best part of this flameout is that guy packing his shit. – Resplendent Beetle via XI will say this – after 3 consecutive decent runs, this team is showing the wear and tear. It’s like the shadow of an actual NHL team.Based on the Avs-Kings series, I think the results would have been the same. – RKM17 via XGenuinely feel awful for Tristan Jarry he was great . This team is just absolute junk. – NHL_Bouchard via X
Knob, and Jackson getting fired will be worth the pain of loosing in round 1… this organization only makes proper changes when they hit rock bottom… this will only make the team better
The Oilers losing this might just be better for McDavid & Friends. We might actually push for a number 1 and move on from Nurse or something. No one is healthy and we need rest. Honestly, losing maybe isn’t the worst.
I gotta hand it to Woody and Q, and Verbeek. They’ve built an exciting, fun team to watch and they aren’t afraid to show real trust in all four lines and the young players. Kudos. A healthy Oilers with a good coach would have finished this series in 4 though.
The Oilers losing would probably be good for them as a franchise. They gotta retool BAD cause the collective greatness of 97/29 can only carry you so far for so long. – FitzGSN_ via XThe Oilers are going to see a complete organizational reset after this collapse. The stars need a rest and they’re about to get it. – BouchBombs via XOilers got robbed they shouldn’t of called that a goal not one ref was by the net. – Ashle.y1966 via InstagramGame 7 is gonna be incredible back in Edmonton. – Matteo.Ferrari22 via InstagramWe are going to make a comeback. Game 7 is going to be an electric game, and Game 5, they are at home, the Oilers have to take the duck back to the pond. – via Duavaition via InstagramTbh, Oil is juiced. A good long offseason is needed. Even if we win the series, it won’t be enough to go back to the finals. This year was weird, it wasn’t comfy with the wins and losses and we never won five in a row till the end of the year. So we juiced ourselves to make the playoffs. – Jason.Mantri via InstagramUnfortunately, I think this is over in 5, but hope will also never die. Oilers in five. Just remember, folks, we have been blessed with Oilers hockey two years in a row in June. Also, Jarry had a hell of a game. Play him again in Game 5. – Amby_offord via Instagram
Oilers fans are definitely in an odd spot given the team’s current state. On the one hand, you want to see them make a run to the finals again and win the Stanley Cup. That’s the dream scenario, but this fanbase can also be realistic and wouldn’t mind if a longer off-season leads to long-term success.
The dust has settled on Game 4, and fans will argue with others about the overtime decisions for weeks. But now the Oilers will gear up to save their season on Tuesday night in Game 5 in Edmonton.
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