Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch announced that defenseman Darnell Nurse is expected to be sidelined for five to ten days following a head injury caused by Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves. Nurse was injured during a match where Reaves received a match penalty and was later suspended for five games by the NHL.

Knoblauch expressed concern for Nurse's health while indicating that the team is preparing for their upcoming game against the Montreal Canadiens without him. The Oilers will adjust their lineup accordingly, with backup Calvin Pickard starting in goal and Josh Brown making his debut after being called up from the AHL.