US EditionAvs' Nathan MacKinnon Ejected Against Oilers After Collision
Nathan MacKinnon received a major penalty and automatic ejection for goalie interference after colliding with Connor Ingram; the call was upheld on video review in Colorado's 4-3 loss.
- On Tuesday, Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon received a game misconduct for goalie interference during the team's 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers.
- Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse dove into MacKinnon during the second period, pushing him into goalie Connor Ingram. Avalanche coach Jared Bednar stated, "There's no chance he hits the goalie if Nurse doesn't run into him."
- Avalanche center Nazem Kadri questioned the penalty, noting MacKinnon made a clear effort to avoid Ingram. "I have no idea how that was a five-minute," Kadri said.
- Oilers goalie Connor Ingram exited under concussion protocol and was replaced by Tristan Jarry, who stopped 11 of 12 shots. Oilers star Connor McDavid scored the winning power-play goal.
- Frustration persisted within the Colorado locker room, as Bednar and teammates argued the penalty was improperly assessed. The Avalanche emphasized the play resulted from external contact initiated by Nurse.
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Avs' Nathan MacKinnon ejected against Oilers after collision
Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon received a game misconduct and a major penalty for interference on Edmonton Oilers goaltender Connor Ingram in the final minute of the second period Tuesday night in Denver.
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