Nurse was hit by Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves 2:41 into the second period of a 4-3 overtime loss. Reaves received a five-minute major for checking to the head and was suspended five games by the NHL Department of Player Safety on Sunday.

The Edmonton Oilers could be without one of their top defenders when they take on the New York Rangers at Rogers Place. Head coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed after Saturday’s morning skate that Evan Bouchard is a game-time decision with a 50-50 chance of playing.

The Oilers are anticipating defenseman Darnell Nurse, who has been absent after Ryan Reaves' dirty headshot, to play on Saturday night.

On the defensive side of the puck, the Rangers give up a ton of chances and shots as well, so the Oilers need to focus on capitalizing on their opportunities. The Rangers allowed the third most shots against (32.7) and the fourth most high-danger chances against (12.84).

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Darnell Nurse should be back soon from injury, but was his injury and absence a red flag for the Edmonton Oilers?