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Kai Havertz describes his winning goal for Arsenal against Brentford as a "dream" moment, expressing gratitude to the fans for their support. Despite controversy surrounding a potential red card and a dive earlier in the match, Havertz's late goal secured a 2-1 victory for Arsenal, propelling them to the top of the Premier League.
Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham was controversially denied a stoppage-time winning goal against Valencia, leading to chaotic scenes as he and other players remonstrated with the referee and Bellingham was shown a red card after the final whistle. The match ended 2-2, with Valencia taking the lead before Real Madrid equalized. The disallowed goal and subsequent red card sparked frustration from Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, who expressed his disbelief at the unprecedented events. Despite the controversy, Real Madrid remains seven points clear at the top of LaLiga.
The Pittsburgh Penguins lost 3-2 to the Minnesota Wild, with the game-winner being a controversial goal that the Penguins believe should not have counted. Captain Sidney Crosby and coach Mike Sullivan expressed frustration over the referees' decision, as they and every player on the ice believed the puck hit the netting. Despite the loss, Crosby praised former teammate Marc-Andre Fleury, who made crucial saves for the Wild. Goalie Alex Nedeljkovic also expressed disbelief at the call, as the Penguins felt they were on the wrong side of an obvious missed replay review.
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Calgary Flames in a shootout, with Mats Zuccarello's goal causing controversy. The NHL ruled that the goal was valid, as Flames goaltender Dan Vladar's poke check did not create a rebound since there was no initial shot. The Wild's Matt Boldy ultimately secured the victory in the shootout, with goaltender Filip Gustavsson making a crucial save.
Newcastle's controversial goal against Arsenal highlights the shortcomings of VAR, with Mikel Arteta calling it an "absolute disgrace." The goal, scored by Anthony Gordon, involved several questionable decisions that VAR officials struggled to conclusively determine. Arteta expressed frustration and embarrassment, emphasizing the need for improvement in officiating. The match ended in a 1-0 defeat for Arsenal, ending their unbeaten start to the season and highlighting the competitive nature of the Premier League.
The Los Angeles Kings defeated the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 in Game 3 of their NHL playoff series with a controversial overtime goal that saw Oilers star Connor McDavid gesture for a high-stick call that was not upheld by the NHL's situation room. The Oilers blew a 2-1 lead in the second period, and now trail the series 2-1. The Kings host Game 4 on Sunday.