Major Brawl Erupts in Game 3 of Stanley Cup Final
Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final turned into chaos when tempers flared between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers.
With Florida comfortably leading 5-1 late in the third period, the tension boiled over into an all-out brawl involving all players on the ice.
The chaos began when Edmonton’s Trent Frederic cross-checked Florida’s Sam Bennett, who responded with punches.
This initial clash quickly spiraled into multiple heated fights.
The highlight of the melee was Darnell Nurse of the Oilers and Jonah Gadjovich of the Panthers trading heavy blows in a prolonged showdown.
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Simultaneously, A.J. Greer, Mattias Ekholm, and others squared off in separate battles across the rink.
By the time officials regained control, several players, including Bennett, Nurse, and Frederic, were handed game misconducts and ejected.
The intensity didn’t stop there, as Edmonton’s Evander Kane later slashed Carter Verhaeghe, further escalating the hostilities.
This physical outburst had little effect on the game’s outcome, as Florida sealed the night with a 6-1 victory.
The scene leaves no doubt that Game 4 will carry plenty of bad blood, ensuring more fireworks as both teams fight for the Stanley Cup.