The Edmonton Oilers got a goal from star Connor McDavid in the third period Tuesday to earn a 4-3 victory over the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche.

The defeat ended a five-game winning streak for the Avalanche, whose 95 points are still five more than their closest competitor.

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But Colorado head coach Jared Bednar wasn’t thinking about the standings after the game. He was still stewing about what happened to his star, Nathan MacKinnon, in the second period.

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MacKinnon received a major penalty for interference on the goalie after colliding with Edmonton goalie Connor Ingram. Bednar insisted Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse pushed MacKinnon into Ingram.

“There’s no chance that he hits the goalie if Nurse doesn’t run into him,” Bednar said, via Avalanche reporter Jesse Montano. “I don’t care if he’s injured, not injured, it’s a severe crash or not a severe crash. It’s not a penalty. If you put guys in your own goalie, it’s not a penalty. That’s the way I see it.”

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Bednar continued, “Again, I really don’t give a crap if the goalie is hurt. That’s on their D-man, not our guy.”

Ingram left the game due to concussion protocol, according to Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch, per NHL.com. Tristan Jarry replaced Ingram and made 12 saves to secure the victory.

“He’s feeling well,” Knoblauch said. “Obviously, that can change, but he was not allowed to come back just because of [the] concussion spotter.”

Edmonton is tied for second place with the Vegas Golden Knights in the Pacific Division, three points behind the Anaheim Ducks.

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