Climactic Close: Draisaitl's "Owner's Gate" Barricaded - Oilers Desperate Plea
Join the NHL drama unfolding live as Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers experience a nail-biting defeat in Game 3 against the Vegas Golden Knights. With just a blink of an eye left on the clock, fans at Rogers Place watched in disbelief as the final buzzer went off, only for Vegas to score an unforgettable late goal.
Leon Draisaitl's misfortune struck in the crucial moments of the game. The German superstar and the Oilers seemed poised for overtime when Vegas launched an unexpected attack. Reilly Smith let loose a shot from a sharp angle, and in a heartbreaking twist, the puck deflected off Draisaitl's stick and into the net, leaving the Oilers shattered with a 3-4 loss. The series now stands at 1-2 in Vegas's favor.
Reflecting on the game, Draisaitl lamented the team's defensive performance before the late goal, remarking, "We could have done better, that's clear. It cost us the game." Determined to get things back on track, Draisaitl added, "It's a new day tomorrow. We're still ahead 2-1. We're looking to make it 3-1 and take control of the series."
Unprecedented Timing
The unlucky own goal marked the latest goal ever scored in regulation time during an NHL playoff game, according to ESPN's records [2]. Just two days prior, Edmonton had claimed victory in Game 2 thanks to Draisaitl's overtime goal. This time, the puck found the back of the net thanks to a deflection off Draisaitl's stick, with the goal officially credited to Smith.
Despite this setback, Draisaitl remains optimistic, expressing hope for a comeback, "We can still win this series. The day after tomorrow, we want to be the ones packing our bags for Vegas." In other NHL news, the Carolina Hurricanes sealed a 4-0 victory at home against the Washington Capitals, taking a 2-1 lead in their series.
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[Enrichment Data]
- Game Result: The Vegas Golden Knights won 4-3 against the Edmonton Oilers, reducing the series deficit to 2-1.
- Game-Winning Goal: With 0.4 seconds left, a puck deflected off Draisaitl's stick and into his own net, securing the win for the Golden Knights.
- Leon Draisaitl's Performance: Draisaitl's off-night performance resulted in three goals against, despite contributing two assists.
- Reflection on the Own Goal: Draisaitl described the goal as "unlucky" and admitted to poor defensive play allowing the puck into the slot.
- Impact on the Series: The loss kept the Oilers' series lead at 2-1 heading into Game 4. The Oilers bounced back to regain momentum and take a commanding 3-1 lead in the series.
In the ongoing NHL playoffs, the Edmonton Oilers suffered a heart-wrenching loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, with Leon Draisaitl scoring an unfortunate own goal that sealed their defeat in Game 3. This stunning goal, coming with mere seconds left on the clock, marked the latest goal scored in regulation time during an NHL playoff game, as recorded by ESPN. Despite this setback, Draisaitl and the Oilers remain determined to get back on track, aiming to bounce back and take control of the series.
