Results for: Physical play

The Edmonton Oilers are preparing to face the physical challenges posed by the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final. The Panthers have defeated some of the most physical teams in the league, including the Boston Bruins and Vancouver Canucks. However, the Oilers believe that they are ready for the challenge, having faced a similar style of play from the Canucks in the second round. The Oilers are confident in their ability to handle the physicality and believe that it will not intimidate them. They are also confident in their special teams, which have been dominant throughout the playoffs.

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins delivered a thrilling display of physicality in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series, surpassing the intense battles from Games 1 and 2. The first period alone witnessed a stunning 60 hits, setting the tone for a hard-fought contest. Bruins winger David Pastrnak and center Pavel Zacha became targets of punishing hits by defenseman Simon Benoit and forward Ryan Reaves, respectively. The two teams combined for a remarkable 200 hits in the first two games, and the relentless physical play in Game 3 suggested that the series was far from over. Despite the Bruins’ 5-1 victory in Game 1, the two clubs traded blows in the last four periods, separated by just a single goal.