EDMONTON OILERS
The High Price of Disappointment: Nurse’s Playoff Stats Fall Short
Edmonton Oilers Defenseman Darnell Nurse has had a disappointing playoffs so far, many fans call for a change.
Averaging around 22 minutes in the regular season and 19 minutes in the playoffs, Nurse is a vital component of the Oilers’ defensive core. In 21 playoff games, Nurse hasn’t chipped in much offensively, with only four assists. He hasn’t been much better defensively. Not only has Nurse given away the puck eight times, he has been on the ice for 24 goals against.