Overview

• Darnell Nurse was suspended after cross-checking Quinton Byfield in the back of the head during a game against the Los Angeles Kings.
• The incident occurred in a post-whistle scrum, leading to a major penalty and Nurse's ejection following video review.
• Byfield sustained an upper-body injury, missed the remainder of the game, and was also absent from the Kings' next match in Seattle.
• This marks Nurse's third suspension for on-ice misconduct, with prior incidents in 2016, 2022, and 2023.
• The NHL's Department of Player Safety announced the suspension after a disciplinary hearing, enforcing the league's commitment to player safety.