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Oilers score 10 seconds after Kings' failed challenge for Game 3 winner

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The Edmonton Oilers scored goals 10 seconds apart to take a lead during the third period of Friday's pivotal Game 3 versus the Los Angeles Kings, an advantage the team wouldn't surrender.

First, Oilers forward Evander Kane jammed home a game-tying goal with under seven minutes left in regulation. The tally was automatically reviewed for a potential kicking motion. It was determined that Kane kicked the puck but then knocked it into the net with his stick, making it a legal goal.

Then, Kings head coach Jim Hiller called a timeout to look at the play for a longer period. He elected to challenge the play for goaltender interference, but the goal was again deemed legal.

Los Angeles was assessed a delay-of-game minor penalty for the failed challenge. Only 10 seconds into the ensuing man advantage, Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard tallied his second power-play goal of the game.

Watch the entire wild eight-minute sequence here:

Edmonton went on to win 7-4 after a pair of empty-net goals.

Bouchard is the first rearguard in Edmonton's franchise history to net two power-play goals in a playoff contest, completely flipping Game 3 and the complexion of the entire series in a matter of moments.

The Oilers cut the Kings' series lead to 2-1 with the win after staring down a potential 3-0 hole just a few minutes earlier.

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