The Edmonton Oilers are on the brink.

They’re heading home down 3-1 to the Anaheim Ducks after dropping both games on the road. Anaheim is led by young talent, but built with experience. They’ve got no pressure, which is allowing them to play freely. 

Edmonton hasn’t played well in this series and fully deserves to be down. However, that hasn’t come without controversy, which the league needs to look at. 

The officials jumped into action in Game 4, calling Ryan Poehling’s attempt in overtime a goal, despite no conclusive evidence that the puck crossed the goal line. No official was in position behind the net, with the closest referee near the face-off dot. No call was made on the ice until the officials gathered and ruled it a goal.

At that point, you’re at the mercy of the call on the ice. No referee had a clear view of the puck, and there was no conclusive evidence. But because the call on the ice was ruled a goal, it stood.

Did the puck cross the goal line? Probably. However, show us the images that prove it. Tristan Jarry’s skate is covering the top half of the puck,........

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