HOT NEWS: Game 2 between the Golden Knights and Oilers got nasty. Now, fans are calling out Vegas after a brutal cheap shot in OT: ”That should be charged as assault” Full story 👇

Game 2 of the heated playoff series between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Edmonton Oilers erupted in chaos last night — and not just on the scoreboard. The contest, which had already been a physical showdown, took a dark turn in overtime after a controversial hit that fans are calling nothing short of assault.

With the score tied and the tension sky-high in OT, Vegas defenseman Alex Pietrangelo delivered a high, blindside hit on Oilers star Leon Draisaitl — a play that many are labeling a “cheap shot” and a blatant attempt to injure. The hit sent Draisaitl crashing to the ice and briefly out of the game, sparking outrage from both the Oilers bench and fans across the league.

Social media erupted within minutes:

“That should be charged as assault, not just a penalty,” one fan posted on X (formerly Twitter).

“If the league doesn’t suspend Pietrangelo, it’s a joke,” another wrote.

To make matters worse, no penalty was called on the play, leaving Edmonton fans and analysts fuming. Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch declined to comment directly on the hit postgame, but the frustration was clear on his face.

The NHL’s Department of Player Safety has yet to announce whether any disciplinary action will be taken, but fans are demanding swift justice. Meanwhile, tensions are sure to boil over heading into Game 3, with the series now tied 1-1 and emotions at an all-time high.