Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final went off the rails in the third period as the frustration clearly boiled over for the Edmonton Oilers. The Florida Panthers got off to a strong start with two goals in the first period, and they never looked back. After going up 5-1 in the third period, it was clear that there wasn't going to be a big comeback by the Oilers. Tempers flared late in the game, and a line brawl broke out.

The game ended with the Panthers winning 6-1, and they finished with 55 penalty minutes, while the Oilers racked up an astonishing 85.

After Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Oilers were feeling good with a 1-0 series lead. However, things have changed quickly as the Panthers are now in control of this series with the big lead in Game 3. After taking Game 2 of the series on the road, the Panthers claimed home-ice advantage in the series. However, the Oilers have a chance to take it back with a win in Game 4.

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The first two games of this series went to overtime, but Game 3 was the complete opposite end of the spectrum. Florida got off to a strong start in this one, and the Eastern Conference champions cruised to a victory. The Panthers ended up adding another late in goal in the third period to make it 6-1.

Edmonton will look to regain some momentum when Game 4 rolls around on Thursday night. The two teams will get underway at 8:00 ET from Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, and the game will be airing on TNT, truTV and Max.

If the Panthers take Game 4, the Oilers are going to be heading home staring down a 3-1 deficit in the series. Thursday's tilt is basically a must-win for Connor McDavid and co.

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