In Game 3 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, Edmonton Oilers stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl were held without points for the first time since December 3, 2024, marking only the 13th occasion in their 93 playoff games together that both players failed to register a point. McDavid recorded just two shots on goal, while Draisaitl had none. The game was marked by an unusually high number of penalties, totaling 140 penalty minutes—the most in a Cup Final in 39 years—with 23 penalties including 8 misconducts and 8 roughings, particularly in the final 10 minutes of the third period. The Oilers were responsible for 14 penalties accounting for 71 penalty minutes. Despite a previous dominant 8-1 win in last year's Final, this game highlighted disciplinary challenges for Edmonton. The heavy penalty count and physical play drew commentary from Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch, who described the conduct as "boys being boys" and framed the penalties as "investments for the next game." The subdued offensive output from McDavid and Draisaitl in this game aligns with past playoff performances where they combined for two or fewer shots and no points, including previous games against the Panthers in 2024 and 2025, and against the Sharks in 2017. Fans of the Oilers continue to show strong support, with some crossing oceans and painting their bodies in team colors, while studies indicate heightened brain activity among seasoned hockey fans during key game moments such as faceoffs.