Panthers Dominate, Oilers Regroup After Game 3 Stanley Cup Blowout
So let me tell you what’s been going down in the Stanley Cup Final — and it’s been intense . Last night, the Florida Panthers completely steamrolled the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3, delivering a crushing 6-1 defeat in front of a fiery home crowd at Amerant Bank Arena. This wasn’t just a tough loss; it was a wake-up call for Edmonton. And the response? They scrapped their scheduled day off and hit the ice the very next morning.
You’ve got to respect that mentality. Instead of sulking, the Oilers laced up and got back to work. As Darnell Nurse put it, “You sleep like crap, then you wake up, flush the legs out, and get ready for the next one.” That’s playoff hockey — gritty, relentless, and all about bouncing back.
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Let’s be honest: Game 3 was chaos. Florida came in with a clear plan to get under Edmonton’s skin, and it worked. Penalties flew left and right, with a total of 136 penalty minutes handed out. It got downright nasty. Matthew Tkachuk of the Panthers even said they talked during the game about being ready to take punches if that’s what it took to win. That’s how fired up they were — fully locked in, even if it meant bruises and black eyes.
The Oilers, meanwhile, lost their cool. Four early penalties, quick goals against, and suddenly the game spiraled. Players like Trent Frederic and Evander Kane let the frustration boil over. By the time the third period rolled around, it wasn’t even about hockey anymore. It was about pride — and fists.
But here’s the thing: Edmonton has been here before. We’ve seen them drop the ball in early series games only to roar back and dominate. They did it against the Kings. They did it against Vegas. And again against Dallas. Leon Draisaitl reminded us — this team knows how to respond.
That’s why Tuesday’s practice wasn’t just about drills. It was about resetting the mind. Coach Kris Knoblauch changed the schedule because he knew — this wasn’t the time for rest. This was the time to regroup, refocus, and re-light the fire.
And look, don’t count the Oilers out. Game 4 is coming Thursday, and they’ve got everything to prove. They’re not just playing to even the series — they’re playing to remind everyone why they belong in the Final in the first place. They've got stars. They’ve got grit. And now, they’ve got something to fight for.
So yeah, the Panthers have the momentum — but momentum doesn’t score goals. Effort does. And Edmonton’s getting ready to show up. Game 4? It’s going to be electric.
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