Oilers and Kings Get Chippy in Game 3, Rack Up 82 Penalty Minutes

Oilers Penalty Kill Stays Hot, Keeps Kings Off the Scoresheet

The Edmonton Oilers' penalty kill continued to shine in Game 3 of their playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings, going 5-for-5 on Friday. The Oilers have now killed all 15 penalties they have faced in the series.

Testy Third Period Leads to Skirmish

The game took a turn for the chippy in the third period, with the Oilers and Kings racking up 82 penalty minutes. The period featured a full-blown fight between Zack Kassian and Drew Doughty, as well as several other scrums. The physical play led to the third-year playoff game between the two teams.

Kings Win in Overtime

Despite the Oilers' strong penalty kill, the Kings managed to win the game 3-2 in overtime. The winning goal was scored by Sean Durzi, who was able to beat Oilers goaltender Mike Smith with a wrist shot. The Kings now lead the series 2-1.

McDavid Finishes with Strong Performance

Despite the loss, Oilers captain Connor McDavid had a strong performance in Game 3. He finished with a goal and an assist, and led the Oilers with five shots on goal. McDavid said after the game that the Oilers "did a lot of good things," but that they need to "find a way to get pucks to the net and score more goals."

Controversy Surrounding Officiating

The officiating in Game 3 was a topic of discussion after the game. The Oilers felt that they were penalized too often, while the Kings felt that the penalties were fair. The officiating will likely be a storyline to watch as the series continues.