The Stanley Cup Final saw a chaotic Game 3 with the Edmonton Oilers suffering a 6-1 defeat to the Florida Panthers, a match that escalated into one of the most penalty-ridden finals games in history. A total of 140 penalty minutes were issued, with Edmonton taking 85 of those, including 21 penalties throughout the game.

The third period was particularly tumultuous, highlighting the tension as Oilers forward Trent Frederic's cross-check on Sam Bennett ignited a line brawl. Frederic downplayed the incident, acknowledging the bias players feel about officiating. His teammate Evander Kane echoed this sentiment, criticizing perceived inconsistencies in officiating standards between the teams. The Oilers now face a 2-1 series deficit with Game 4 looming.