Darnell Nurse will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Tuesday.
The Edmonton Oilers defenseman is facing discipline for cross-checking Los Angeles Kings forward Quinton Byfield
The incident occurred at 14:36 of the second period of the Kings’ 5-0 win at Rogers Place on Monday. Byfield left the game and didn’t return. Nurse received a five-minute major for cross-checking and a game misconduct.
The following grounds are being considered for supplemental discipline: cross-checking. However, the Department of Player Safety retains the right to make adjustments to the infraction upon review.
