Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse may face disciplinary actions.
Nurse is scheduled for an NHL hearing on Tuesday night following his ejection from Monday`s game against the Los Angeles Kings. He was penalized for an illegal cross-check to Quinton Byfield`s head.
Midway through the second period, Nurse received a five-minute major and was ejected from the game, which Edmonton lost 5-0.
During a scramble in front of Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard while Edmonton was shorthanded, Nurse appeared to slam Byfield onto the ice and then cross-check him near the back of the head.
Byfield remained on the ice for a moment before getting up and skating off. He was evaluated for a concussion during the second intermission.
The on-ice officials assessed a major penalty and game misconduct, which were confirmed after review.
Kings forward Phillip Danault commented on the Oilers` play during an intermission interview, stating, “I think they just have their B squad in trying to hurt us.”
Oilers forward Corey Perry dismissed Danault`s notion after the game.
