Mattias Ekholm Blasts referees for costing Oilers game 2
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The Stanley Cup Playoffs have been a wild ride so far, but there's been some controversy brewing, especially when it comes to the officiating.
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm isn't holding back � he's calling out the refs for some questionable calls during their 3-1 loss in game 2 against the Dallas Stars.
It's hard, it's physical, it's playoff hockey out there, it just seems to be we need to kill more than we get power plays. Whether that's just the way it has happened or not I don't know.I looked at that [Nurse] penalty today and 5 minutes later I get cross-checked right in the same spot" - Mattias Ekholm.
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Ekholm's frustration mirrors that of many Oilers fans, underlining the pressure of playoff hockey. As the series continues, We will be watching how the referees will affect the games.
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