DENVER — In a tightly contested game, the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Colorado Avalanche, capitalizing on their opportunities despite questionable officiating. A controversial hooking penalty on Brett Kulak allowed the Oilers to score on a power play, while a later non-call on Evan Bouchard raised consistency concerns. The game’s climax came with Nathan MacKinnon’s ejection for goaltender interference after a collision with Connor Ingram, which sparked debate among commentators over the legitimacy of the penalty. Both John Wroblewski and Tuukka Rask criticized the decision, suggesting the incident was unintentional and a result of circumstances beyond MacKinnon’s control.
