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'Boneheaded challenge': Kings fans & pundits rage about L.A. coach's risky move that cost against Oilers

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Los Angeles Kings coach Jim Hiller challenged Evander Kane ’s tying goal late in the third period of Game 3 .

Hiller and the Kings claimed goalie interference from Kane , but the NHL situation room found no such thing.

The challenge was, and I’ll just personally say is, I think it was such a horrible idea.

The reaction from Kings Country was fast and furious.

The only thing that makes sense of L.A. challenging Kane ’s goal is that they were working under the assumption that the officials NEVER side with Edmonton .

The challenge could cost the Kings the series!! Oilers fan and Canadian comedian Andrew Grose @GroseAndrew.

Kings fan Steven Niebow @Neeebski If Hiller is a healthy scratch on Sunday , who takes over head coaching reins?.

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