Edmonton Oilers fans didn’t get the Stanley Cup, but numbers from police suggest they would qualify for the NHL’s Lady Byng Trophy.

The trophy rewards responsible and sportsmanlike play, and police say 33,000 fans packed the downtown Monday for the final game but there were only six arrests.

Five were for public intoxication and one was for mischief.

There were also three overdoses, although two of those people walked away after receiving help.

Edmonton Oilers fans didn’t get the Stanley Cup, but numbers from police suggest they would qualify for the NHL’s Lady Byng Trophy.{ai:summary}<p>The Edmonton Oilers fans showed sportsmanship off the ice, with only six arrests during the final game, qualifying them for the Lady Byng Trophy. Despite 33,000 fans in downtown, only five arrests for intoxication and one for mischief, along with three overdoses. #sports</p>

Police report few arrests despite 33,000 at Oilers Stanley Cup Game7 watch party

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