In the second period, Niko Mikkola scored for the Panthers, tying the game at 1-1. However, fans noticed that while Connor Brown was backchecking, he was blocked by the linesman. This interference disrupted the Oilers' defensive setup, leaving Mikkola wide open to score.
The Oilers will now need to overcome this setback and aim to win Game 2, hoping to tie the series at 1-1 and avoid falling into a tough 2-0 deficit. It's 1-1 after two periods of play as of this writing.