Edmonton Oilers head coach was not happy with the referees during Game 2.
Edmonton Oilers head coach was not happy with the referees during Game 2.
EDMONTON -- Kris Knoblauch is as cool as a cucumber.
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Or at least that's what the Edmonton Oilers head coach is able to maintain most of the time. There was a moment during the second period of Game two that had the composed coach absolutely livid.
The play in question occurred while the Oilers were on the power play. With 5:51 left of the second period, Kevin Stenlund was exiting the zone and then lifted the puck over the glass.
Stenlund was approaching the blue line as he cleared the puck. On the replay it is clear as day that Stenlund was still in the defensive zone when he made contact with the puck.
The referees didn't blow the whistle for a penalty. Once Knoblauch had seen the replay, he completely lost it. It's not clear what he is yelling, but he is trying to argue his case to the referees.
The referees didn't oblige, even after the officials met to discuss the matter. Knoblauch certainly had a good case to make, but the officials came to a different conclusion.
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At the end of the game, it was all a wash. The Oilers dropped Game two to the Panthers by a 4-1 score. They go back to Edmonton for Game's three and four, where they will look to turn the tide.
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