Oilers' Connor McDavid skates against Canadiens' Lane Hutson (48) at Rogers Place on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Edmonton. Photo by Codie McLachlan / Getty Images

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We’re not sure what game referees Garrett Rank and Chris Schlenker were watching Thursday night at Rogers Place, but there were numerous questionable and missed calls as the Edmonton Oilers came from behind to edge the Canadiens 6-5. Article content Article content

Montreal appeared well in control early in the third, leading 5-3 after scoring its fourth consecutive goal. The Canadiens killed off a debatable boarding infraction against Juraj Slafkovsky, but Mike Matheson was called for tripping Connor McDavid, leading to the Oilers’ fourth goal. Josh An

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