Darnell Nurse Takes Blame For Ryan Reaves Hit

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The aftermath of Ryan Reaves’ controversial hit on Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse has sparked heated exchanges off the ice as things keep escalating. Nurse, sidelined after the headshot during Saturday’s game, criticized Reaves without naming names but suggesting the hit was intentional.
Oilers’ Darnell Nurse on head hit from Leafs’ Ryan Reaves: ‘I think it’s pretty obvious what’s going on there’
EDMONTON – Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse started by trying to be diplomatic. He even accepted some of the blame for the outcome. Then, he stopped mincing his words and gave his true feelings about Toronto Maple Leafs’ Ryan Reaves crushing him with a head hit last Saturday.
Maple Leafs' Ryan Reaves suspended five games for head hit on Oilers' Darnell Nurse
The defenseman was bloodied on the play and was tended to by a trainer for several minutes before he left the game. The Oilers announced that Nurse wouldn't return because of an upper-body injury.
Darnell Nurse finally speaks, calls out Ryan Reaves after brutal head shot
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse joined his team for practice today for the first time since suffering a devastating hit by Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves this past weekend. He spoke to the media after practice and informed fans of his status moving forward.
Oilers’ Darnell Nurse left bloodied after hit to head from Maple Leafs’ Reaves
Reaves was assessed a match penalty and a game misconduct. He exchanged words with Edmonton captain Connor McDavid before heading down the tunnel.
'I Don't Know If I Was Aware Enough': Darnell Nurse Takes Blame For Ryan Reaves Hit
Much ink and keyboard tapping has been spent on the Ryan Reaves hit on Edmonton Oilers defender Darnell Nurse. However, the concussed blueliner spoke to the media in Edmonton this morning before tonight's game against the Minnesota Wild. Bearing a black eye, he acknowledged his involvement in the hit that put him on ice.
Maple Leafs’ Reaves gets 5-game suspension and fine for illegal check to the head of Oilers’ Nurse
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves has been suspended for five games without pay for an illegal check to the head of Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse.
Oilers D Darnell Nurse (head) out 5-10 days after hit
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse will be sidelined five to 10 days after taking a shot to the head from Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves over the weekend.
Suspension Incoming For Ryan Reaves' Headshot On Oilers' Darnell Nurse
After the massive hit to the head, the Edmonton Oilers defender did not return to the game, and the Toronto Maple Leafs enforcer received a match penalty. The Maple Leafs would eventually win the game 4-3 off Mitch Marner's 200th career goal.
Maple Leafs’ Ryan Reaves suspended 5 games for ‘dangerous’ hit on Oilers’ Darnell Nurse
Reaves was assessed a match penalty for an illegal check to the head at 2:41 of the second period and was ejected from the game. The Leafs forward took five or six strides before leveling Nurse as he skated around his own net with the puck.
Oilers' Darnell Nurse: Suiting up Saturday
Nurse (upper body) will play Saturday against the Rangers, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports. Nurse will rejoin the Edmonton lineup after missing the Oilers' previous three contests. The 29-year-old blueliner has two goals,
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