The NHL has suspended Edmonton Oilers' defenseman Darnell Nurse for one game without pay due to a cross-checking incident involving Quinton Byfield of the Los Angeles Kings during a game. The infraction occurred at 14:36 of the second period, leading to a major penalty and game misconduct for Nurse. Consequently, he will miss the Oilers' final regular-season game against the San Jose Sharks, forfeiting $48,177.08, which will support the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.

In the aftermath of the match, which the Kings won 5-0, Los Angeles criticized the Oilers for fielding a 'B team' and attempting to inflict injuries ahead of their upcoming playoff showdown. This marks the fourth consecutive year the two teams will meet in the postseason, intensifying the rivalry and emotions surrounding the upcoming encounters.