The NHL has recently made headlines with the suspension of Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse and the potential suspension of St. Louis Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo ahead of the crucial Game 5 between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Oilers. This news has come as a shock to many hockey fans, as both players have been key contributors to their respective teams throughout the playoffs.
Nurse was suspended for one game due to an illegal check to the head of Golden Knights forward William Carrier in Game 4. The NHL Department of Player Safety determined that Nurse had targeted Carrier’s head and delivered a forceful hit, resulting in a major penalty and game misconduct. As a result, Nurse will miss Game 5 and the Oilers will have to make do without one of their top defenders.
Meanwhile, Pietrangelo is facing potential suspension for a hit on Golden Knights forward Jonathan Marchessault in Game 4. The Department of Player Safety is currently reviewing the incident and has yet to make a decision on whether or not to suspend Pietrangelo. If he is suspended, it would be a major blow to the Blues’ defense, as Pietrangelo is one of their top defensemen and a key contributor to their playoff success.
The suspensions of Nurse and potential suspension of Pietrangelo have added an extra layer of intrigue to the already intense series between the Golden Knights and Oilers. Both teams have been playing at a high level throughout the playoffs, and the suspensions could be a deciding factor in who advances to the next round. It will be interesting to see how both teams adjust in Game 5, and if Pietrangelo is ultimately suspended, it could have a major impact on the outcome of the series.
No matter what happens, this series has already been an exciting one and the suspensions of Nurse and potential suspension of Pietrangelo have only added to the drama. It will be interesting to see how both teams adjust in Game 5 and if Pietrangelo is ultimately suspended, it could have a major impact on the outcome of the series. Hockey fans everywhere will be watching closely to see how this situation plays out.
