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Kris Knoblauch already calling out the officiating before game 1 against Florida

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch is already calling out the officials ahead of game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Florida Panthers.

There's been a lot of talk about officiating in the playoffs, especially concerning the Oilers, and Knoblauch is proactively sharing his thoughts before Game 1.

"You can't score power play goals unless you're on the power play," admitted Knoblauch on Saturday. "I think we'll have our opportunities to be on the power play."

This could pose a challenge for the Florida Panthers, known for their high number of penalties in the 2023-24 NHL season, as Knoblauch acknowledged.

"I know Florida is one of the most penalized teams throughout the playoffs, but for us to be looking for them or embellishing, we've never done that and we're not that type of team," said the Oilers head coach.

Knoblauch believes that the clash of styles in the Stanley Cup Final will naturally lead to power play opportunities for his team.

"The more we possess the puck, the more we're moving our feet and making plays, we're putting them in a position to take a penalty against us," said Knoblauch. "And ultimately that's all that we can control. If the officials feel that something is warranted for a penalty, then that'll be good for us. We just have to worry about playing the game."

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