Oilers’ Walman Fined for Stanley Cup Game Incidents

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman was fined $10,000 by the NHL for two incidents during Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers. Walman received $5,000 for roughing after punching Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk in a third-period scrum and another $5,000 for squirting water at the Panthers bench in the second period. Walman admitted his actions were intentional and described them as 'gamesmanship,' while acknowledging a need for greater discipline. The game saw 140 penalty minutes—among the highest in Cup Final history—and several line brawls, as the Oilers lost 6-1 and key players struggled. The loss left Edmonton trailing 2-1 in the series, with frustration visible on the ice. The NHL stated the fines are part of its ongoing efforts to curb unsportsmanlike conduct during the playoffs.