Did Duchene sell a high sticking penalty on Edmonton Oilers?
The Dallas Stars beat the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final, thanks to three straight power play goals in the third period.
With the score tied 3-3 in the third period, Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene appeared to sell a high sticking penalty. At least that’s what Evander Kane thought, and how it was presented on the Sportsnet broadcast.
Dallas gets another powerplay after Duchene sold a call on Kane.#LetsGoOilers 3 – 3 #TexasHockey #StanleyCupPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/4NqDPt5uBJ
— James (@SportsDataQuest) May 22, 2025
Kane’s stick never came close to Duchene’s face, on the reverse angle replay shown in Canada. But ESPN had a different angle, in which Kane’s stick does appear to make contact with Duchene.
It looks like it was the right call after all.
ESPN had a better replay… Kane definitely makes contact with Duchene. pic.twitter.com/SbeLhJiwku
— Rob Williams (@RobTheHockeyGuy) May 22, 2025
Not only did Kane get assessed a minor penalty on the play, Duchene scored on the ensuing power play. The Stars never looked back, winning 6-3.