Canadiens' Cole Caufield Criticizes Referees After Controversial Loss
Cole Caufield scored back-to-back goals to give the Canadiens a lead at the end of the second period, erasing the Oilers' 3-1 lead.
In the third period, Mike Matheson was called for tripping against Connor McDavid, and Leon Draisaitl scored on the power play. Following the goal, Josh Anderson was called for unsportsmanlike conduct, giving the Oilers another power play opportunity.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored on the ensuing power play, equalizing the game, before Vasily Podkolzin scored the game winner with 1:09 left.
"Refs took over the game"
Cole Caufield criticized the game's officiating, which potentially cost them the game. Josh Anderson's unsportsmanlike conduct was called after he shot the puck away in frustration following Draisaitl's goal.
Author's summary: Canadiens lose due to controversial refereeing calls.