WATCH: Jets-Blues rack up 46 penalty minutes in a heated third period, end 7-2 onslaught with two all-out scrums

On Wednesday, Game 3 between the Winnipeg Jets and St. Louis Blues concluded with a chaotic third period marked by two scrums.

The Blues dominated the Jets throughout the game, leading 6-1 in the third when tensions boiled over near the Blues' line. Players from both teams exchanged punches in a heated altercation.

The tensions persisted to the final buzzer, with both sides engaging in another round of punches.

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Both teams combined for a whopping 46 penalty minutes in the third. Zack Boulduc, Collin Miller, Logan Stanley (thrice), Neal Pionk, Bradyen Schenn, and Luke Schenn were penalized with a two-minute minor.

Additionally, Vladislav Namestnikov and Brayden Schenn were hit with 10-minute game misconduct penalties. The St. Louis Blues defeated the Winnipeg Jets 7-2 to cut the series deficit to 2-1. The sides will meet once again on Saturday for Game 4.

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Abhishek is an NHL writer at Sportskeeda with over 2 years of sports reporting experience and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Delhi. He became a fan of ice hockey after watching NHL fight videos on YouTube, which led to him professionally writing about the sport and his continued interest in all things hockey.

A fan of the Boston Bruins, Abhishek considers their incredible comeback win against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2013 playoffs as the most iconic moment in the NHL. His admiration for the six-time Stanley Cup winners also comes from the team’s storied history, distinctive black and gold uniform and their success in the sport. His all-time favorite NHL players are Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid, for their ability to perform at the highest level consistently.

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