In a heated Game 3 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman was fined a total of $10,000 by the NHL for two separate incidents. The game, which saw the Florida Panthers dominate with a 6–1 victory, was marked by intense emotions and physical altercations.
Walman received a $5,000 fine for roughing Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk. Additionally, he was fined another $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct after squirting water toward the Panthers’ bench during the second period. Both fines are the maximum allowable under the NHL’s Collective Bargaining Agreement.
The game was characterized by a high level of physicality, with both teams accumulating a combined 140 penalty minutes, one of the highest totals in Stanley Cup Final history. Despite the Oilers’ aggressive play, the Panthers secured a commanding lead in the series.
Florida Panthers winger AJ Greer downplayed Walman’s actions, emphasizing the team’s focus on their game plan and upcoming challenges rather than engaging in distractions.
The Oilers will look to regroup and adjust their approach as they prepare for Game 4 of the series.
