The Florida Panthers scored six goals, leading to a decisive 6-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night. The game was characterized by a high number of penalties, with a total of 36 infractions called. The Panthers had the advantage, committing 14 penalties compared to the Oilers’ 22, resulting in a physically intense matchup with several heated exchanges between players.
Key Moments
- Evander Kane took two penalties within two minutes in the first period.
- Corey Perry stirred controversy by referring to Jonah Gadjovich as "turtles" after a fight involving teammates Jake Walman and A.J. Greer.
- Trent Frederic received five minutes for fighting against Sam Bennett after cross-checking him.
Scoring Summary
- Brad Marchand opened the scoring for Florida just over one minute into the game.
- Carter Verhaeghe added a power-play goal at 17:45.
- At intermission, Florida led 2-0.
- Sam Reinhart scored on a power play early in the second period, extending the lead to 3-0.
- Bennett scored on a breakaway midway through the second, making it 4-0.
- Aaron Ekblad scored on a power play less than six minutes into the third period, bringing the score to 5-0.
- Evan Rodrigues capped the scoring late in the third, finalizing the score at 6-1.
The series is now tied at one game apiece heading into Game 4 on Sunday night.
Player and Coach Reactions
Connor McDavid expressed confidence after practice, stating, "We’re not worried about what happened last night. We’ve got another chance tonight." He acknowledged that while the team had some good looks and chances, they failed to capitalize.
Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft echoed McDavid’s sentiments, noting that despite having opportunities, they couldn’t get past Sergei Bobrovsky, who made several crucial saves, including two against Leon Draisaitl from long-range shots.
"It wasn’t our best effort," Woodcroft admitted. "We gave up too many odd-man rushes and too many scoring chances off turnovers." He emphasized the need for improved discipline, as the numerous penalties hindered their offensive capabilities.
"We’ve got work ahead of us," Woodcroft concluded. "We’ll regroup tonight and be ready tomorrow."
Upcoming Game
Game time for Game 4 is set for Sunday evening at Rogers Place.
I’m Mark W. Lamplugh Jr., a visionary Chief Executive Officer, Board Member, and best-selling Author with over 25 years of experience driving significant revenue growth and optimizing ROI across the healthcare, wellness, and media industries. Throughout my career, I’ve consistently transformed underperforming operations into thriving ventures by building top-tier marketing organizations, implementing data-driven strategies, and leading transformational change. My empathetic, collaborative, and adaptable leadership style has allowed me to cultivate inclusive cultures of innovation, develop and retain top talent, and forge strong partnerships that fuel organizational success.
Adept in executive leadership, strategic business planning, and brand and marketing strategy, I have a proven track record of boosting annual revenues—achieving up to $1.3B in oncology over three years and generating $360M in mental health initiatives. My approach combines strategic vision with hands-on execution, as evidenced by my success in launching innovative facilities, expanding services for addiction and mental health care, and enhancing organizational brand visibility. As author of “The AI Marketing Playbook,” I contribute thought leadership on the integration of artificial intelligence in marketing, a role that showcases my commitment to staying at the forefront of industry innovation.
I also bring my insights and expertise to a broad audience as the host of cable tv & global streaming of “Street Level Marketing Show,” while my writing has been featured in major publications such as Entrepreneur, Business.com, The Startup, and Kivo Daily. Whether I’m implementing targeted digital marketing campaigns that engage over a million individuals monthly or overseeing multi-million dollar budgets to maximize return on investment, I approach every challenge with a combination of strategic planning, creative problem-solving, and unwavering dedication. Above all, I am passionate about expanding access to high-quality addiction and mental health care through innovative solutions that drive both patient outcomes and organizational growth.
Mark serves on the board of One World for Life, National Fire Heritage Center, and the Institute for Responder Wellness.
Mark (https://marklamplugh.com) is one of the top marketing executives in the United States and has revolutionized how companies reach potential clients thru influence, SEO, social, PR, and traditional marketing. His expertise in Marketing, Social Media, Digital Marketing, and Public Relations has generated millions of dollars in revenue for several national companies. Mark documents many of his techniques in his book “Beginners Guide to Social & Digital Media.” and “Marketing Playbook for Social Media,” which was named the top 100 social media marketing books of all time by Book Authority. He’s also a professional advocate for the behavioral and mental health of firefighters and other first responders. Marks articles have been published in Better Marketing, Startup Magazine, Social Media Today, Kivo Daily, Biz Catalyst 360, Fire Engineering, Firehouse Magazine, and several others.
One of his companies, niches, are marketing products and services to the public safety industry and their employees, specifically mental & behavioral health services. He can be reached for comment at ceo@influencemediasolutions.com
23,000 #1 Connections, 40,000,000 US B2B Contacts and 300,000,000 B2b/B2C email contacts as well as 1,000,000+ monthly social media reach. https://marklamplugh.com
