Last-Gasp Loss: Draisaitl's Unlucky Own Goal Lifts Golden Knights Over Oilers
Dramatic conclusion: Draisaitl's "Owner's Gate" is barred, Oilers' desperate plea
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The bitter taste of defeat hung heavy in the air as the Edmonton Oilers, led by star player Leon Draisaitl, fell short in Game 3 of their NHL playoff showdown against the Vegas Golden Knights. With the clock ticking down at Rogers Place, fans held their breath in anticipation of overtime... only for the unreality of the final seconds to shatter their hopes.
Reilly Smith, with a desperate shot from a sharp angle, caught Draisaitl's stick and deflected the puck into the net just as the buzzer sounded, sealing Edmonton's fate with a heartbreaking 3-4 loss. The series now stands at 1-2 in favor of Vegas.
"Defensively, we didn't exactly put forth our best effort," Draisaitl lamented, glancing back on the game that slipped through his fingers. "It was just bad luck, a cruel twist of fate – the puck hits my stick and I can't stop it from going in."
Latest Goal in Playoff Memory
Two days prior, the Oilers had emerged victorious in a thrilling overtime battle, thanks in large part to Draisaitl. This time, however, playing opposite sides, he found himself credited with an assist... on Vegas' winning tally. Although the latest playoff goal on record remains a mystery, this last-second heartbreak may very well capture fans' collective memories.
"It's a cruel way to lose," Draisaitl mused, his gaze fixed on the horizon. "However, tomorrow is a new day, and we'll pick ourselves up. We're still ahead in the series, 2-1. Our objective now is to extend our lead to 3-1 before heading to Vegas." Meanwhile, the Carolina Hurricanes, riding high after a 4-0 home win against the Washington Capitals, now lead their series 2-1.
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In Game 3 of their NHL playoff contest, Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers faced the Vegas Golden Knights in ice hockey, but a last-second own goal by Draisaitl led to a heartbreaking 3-4 loss.
Despite the gut-wrenching defeat, Draisaitl remains optimistic, acknowledging that the team is still ahead in the series, 2-1, and their goal now is to extend their lead to 3-1 before returning to Vegas.
