Darnell Nurse comments on facing the Maple Leafs for the first time since getting injured
The Edmonton Oilers are gearing up for a thrilling showdown against the Toronto Maple Leafs tomorrow night, and the stage is set for an epic Hockey Night in
Oh baby! Leafs vs Oilers -- a game that every hockey fan will be watching.
I think everyone remembers what happened the last time these two teams met...
Back on November 16th, midway through the 2nd period,
Darnell Nurse was retrieving the puck in what appeared to be a routine play, but Toronto Maple Leafs enforcer came charging around the corner, deliberately clipping Darnell Nurse in the face.
The chilling scene quieted the arena as Darnell Nurse laid motionless on the ice, leaking blood, requiring immediate medical attention from the Oilers medical staff.
Ryan Reaves has always been a polarizing figure in the NHL. He's known for his heavy weight status and amazing fighting ability, but he took things too far that night.
Reaves received at 5 minute major on the play, including a well deserved 5 game suspension.
With that being said, Darnell Nurse was recently asked about facing off against the leafs again, and he appeared to relatively composed.
"I think I touched on it enough. Were trying to chase down 1st place in our division and we have so much more to play for. With a really good team in Toronto coming in with a lot of skill and a lot of firepower."
One of my jobs is to go out there and play against some of the best, so, I dont wan't to take myself out of that situation and hurt our team.
-Darnell Nurse
As much as Darnell Nurse seems unfazed about playing the Leafs, you know Reaves and company will do everything they can to get under his skin.
Previously on Oilers Central
POLL |
JANVIER 31 | 358 ANSWERS Darnell Nurse comments on facing the Maple Leafs for the first time since getting injured Do you think Darnell Nurse will get into a fight tomorrow night? |
Yes | 104 | 29.1 % |
No | 254 | 70.9 % |
List of polls |
|
Feb 24 | By Patrick Frost Jordan Binnington has landed on the Edmonton Oilers radar |
|
Feb 23 | By Patrick Frost Insider gets brutally honest about Calvin Pickard's performance |
|
Feb 23 | By Patrick Frost Edmonton Oilers are desperate for a new look between the pipes |
|
Feb 23 | By Patrick Frost Connor McDavid criticizes the Edmonton Oilers performance |
|
Feb 23 | By Patrick Frost Kris Knoblauch starting to grow weary of Stuart Skinner - calls him out post game |
|
Feb 23 | By Patrick Frost Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson may not longer be an option for Edmonton Oilers |
|
Feb 23 | By Patrick Frost Edmonton Oilers make shocking last minute roster change |
|
Feb 23 | By Patrick Frost Preview: Edmonton Oilers drop projected lineup against Washington Capitals |