What an absolute rollercoaster!
Game 3 between the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings delivered pure, electrifying entertainment from start to finish. This showdown captured every single emotion Oil Country has lived and breathed throughout the entire 2024-25 season.
Fans exploded on social media, passionately sharing their excitement, tension, and frustration through every twist and turn of this unforgettable battle.
“YEEEEEESSSSSSSSSS!!!! Damn do we ever have the best fans in the league!! I LOVE YOU ALL!! See you all Sunday!!” – Robert Clarke via X.
“#NeverInDoubt” – Kevin McCurdy via X.
“I ain’t gonna lie, I thought all hope was lost halfway through the game, but the boys win and have made it a series after all. The duality of a passionate Oilers fan. LFG!!” – SchmiddyG Via X.
“The resilience of the Knoblauch Oilers may be their best attribute. All year scratching and clawing through deficits and injuries, plus being down 3-0 in last years final, down in the Vancouver and Dallas series plus the 2-9-1 start last yeat. It’s a Strength.” – Browndalorian via X.
“MY ENTIRE BODY IS VIBRATING I THINK I LOST MY VOICE OH MY GOD OH MY GODHDVDBFBBDBR.” – Leashadawg via X.
“Great game by Bouch, he deserves some praise for all the hate he gets.” – Jtanasychuk via Instagram.
“I love Bouch. I’ve never said anything bad about him, he’s cooking rn.” – Brandonbouwmeester via Instagram.
“Thank you LA coach! What an idiot challenging Kanes goal! Happy we aren’t getting swept, but 16 goals against in three games…” – Brian on Facebook
“Kings coach wears the goat horns. Absolutely dumb challenge on Kanes goal, cost the kings the game. It’s a series now, but…we still need a goalie. Shouldn’t have to score 5-7 goals every game.” – Grant on Facebook.
“Maybe someone could buy McDavid’s dad a jersey to wear next game! Like seriously, show some love.” – Chris on Facebook.
One significant moment in this game came in the third period when L.A. head coach Jim Hiller challenged Evander Kane’s game-tying goal for goaltender interference. The goal was confirmed and the Kings were charged a two-minute delay of game penalty. 
“That was the worst challenge I have ever seen. You can’t just challenge because you wish they didn’t score and give one of the best powerplay personnel a chance to get the lead late in the third. I don’t know much, but I know that for sure.” – Beau Bennett via X.
“That’s one of the worst challenges I’ve ever seen. Brutal move by Jim Hiller. Believe in your team to get the lead back, don’t roll the dice on that panic call and give Edmonton a powerplay. Wowowow.” – Wyatt Arndt via X.
“I hope Jim Hiller apologizes individually to every single Kings player for wasting a really good road performance.” – ClarkeForNorris via X.
“Did Jim Hiller just blow this series?” – Empty Netters via X. 
Even Flames fans got annoyed by that decision. As Calgary watches from the sidelines, fans down the QEII can’t help but wonder what could have been if Blake Coleman’s goal in 2022 was allowed. 
“That’s a goal but not Blake Coleman’s? F**k off.” – FierySharky via X.
There’s a lot to unpack from that game. From the officiating to the goaltending, it was chaotic entertainment, to say the least. The Oilers will look to tie the series up on Sunday night at Rogers Place in Game 4. 

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