Golden Knights Criticize Referee After Oilers Overtime Win, Trail Series 0-2

The Vegas Golden Knights fell behind 2-0 in their second-round playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers following a controversial 5-4 overtime loss in Game 2. The defeat was marked by a missed tripping penalty on Oilers forward Viktor Arvidsson, who appeared to send Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb headfirst into the boards just seconds before Leon Draisaitl's game-winning goal. Vegas head coach Bruce Cassidy and captain Mark Stone publicly criticized referee Gord Dwyer for the non-call, calling it a clear and dangerous infraction that may have contributed to McNabb's injury and could impact his availability for the next game. Despite successfully killing off a five-minute major penalty earlier in overtime, the missed call shifted momentum decisively to Edmonton, whose stars Connor McDavid and Draisaitl capitalized to secure the victory. Fans and players expressed frustration over the officiating, with some comparing it to previous controversial calls and questioning the officials' consistency. The series now moves to Edmonton, where the Golden Knights face an uphill battle to recover from the early deficit and the potential loss of a key defenseman.