Nurse suspended one game for cross-checking King
Apr 15, 2025 | 8:01 PM
EDMONTON — Edmonton Oilers’ defenceman Darnell Nurse has been suspended by the NHL for one game, without pay, for cross-checking forward Quinton Byfield of the Los Angeles Kings during Sunday’s game in the Alberta capital.
The National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced the penalty on Tuesday night.
The incident occurred at 14:36 of the second period. Nurse was assessed a major penalty and game misconduct for cross-checking. Nurse will miss the Oilers’ final regular-season game on Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks.
Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and, based on his average annual salary, Nurse will forfeit $48,177.08. The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.
