Record-Breaking Penalties Mar Stanley Cup Game 3

The third game of the Stanley Cup final between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers was marked by a record-breaking number of penalty minutes. Edmonton Oilers racked up 71 penalty minutes in the final 11 minutes of the game, totaling 85 for the match. The Florida Panthers also accumulated 55 penalty minutes, with 45 coming in the final period. This unprecedented 140 penalty minutes combined is the fourth highest total ever recorded in a Stanley Cup final. The sheer number of penalties disrupted the flow of the game and contributed to the Panthers' decisive 6-1 victory, giving them a 2-1 series lead. The excessive penalties highlight the intensity and physicality of the game, raising questions about player discipline and officiating. "Oilers ägnade sig åt att ge igen och det håller inte mot ett lag som Florida," commented hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, highlighting the Oilers' retaliatory penalties. The high penalty count underscores the intense rivalry and emotional stakes involved in the Stanley Cup final.