Conversation so far:
What is the the third period about?
Vladimir Krutov was sent to the penalty box at the 6:47 mark of the third period for high-sticking.
What happened when he was sent there?
CANNOTANSWER.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
ABC Olympic sports anchor Jim McKay compared the American victory over the Soviet professionals to a group of Canadian college football players.
Did they win any games?
As his team ran all over the ice in celebration.
Did any other player get sent to the penalty box?
CANNOTANSWER.

Question: What else is important of the third period?
Self-contained rewrite: What else is important of the third period besides Vladimir Krutov going to the penalty area and Jim McKay speaking to Canadian college football players?