Panthers' A.J. Greer claps back at Jake Walman over squirting water at Florida's bench in Game 3 loss frustration

Monday's Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final got heated between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers, and Oilers defenseman Jake Walman was at the center. The Panthers won 6-1, and emotions were high on both sides.

One strange moment came late in the second period. Walman squirted water from his bench at the Panthers' bench. The NHL fined him $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct, the maximum fine allowed under the rules.

On Wednesday, The Athletic's Michael Russo shared what Panthers forward A.J. Greer said about the incident.

"We have plenty of water in our bench," Greer said. "We got great trainers, great training staff. We got Gatorade, we got water, Body Armor. We got some nice stuff over there."

Walman didn’t deny the act. On Monday, he said he sprayed the water on purpose but didn’t explain why.

"I obviously did that for a reason," Walman said to the media postgame. "I won't go into the details. It's just gamesmanship, I guess. I've just got to realize there's cameras everywhere and they see that stuff."

Earlier in the game, Greer had taken Walman’s glove and tossed it into the Panthers' bench during a scuffle. Walman may have reacted out of frustration. His night didn’t go well. He had six penalty minutes and no points. The Oilers were penalized 21 times in total, including several roughing and misconduct calls.

This was one of the roughest games of the series. The Oilers lost control of their game and their emotions. Players like Evander Kane and Corey Perry were involved in multiple penalties. The Panthers, known for their physical style, seemed to get under the Oilers’ skin.

Despite the rough game, the Panthers stayed focused and now lead the series 2-1. The Oilers will have to regroup for Game 4. The series continues Thursday night in Florida.

Jake Walman previously expressed his excitement before Game 3

Jake Walman is enjoying the Stanley Cup Playoffs with the Edmonton Oilers, even though it has been painful at times. Before Game 3, Walman said he feels like he belongs with the Oilers.

"Being here though, it’s been great," Walman said on Sunday, according to NHL.com. "I feel like this is where I’m meant to be with this group of guys. They’ve welcomed me in right away, and I feel like I’m ready for this moment. These are the games you want to be in and the reason you play hockey.”

Walman was traded to Edmonton in March and has fit in well, showing his drive. He has eight points in 19 playoff games and plays over 20 minutes a night.