Golden Knights defenceman Pietrangelo, Oilers defenceman Nurse each suspended a game
By The Canadian Press on May 11, 2023.
NEW YORK – Vegas Golden Knights defenceman Alex Pietrangelo has been suspended one game by the NHL. Pietrangelo is being punished for slashing Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl during Game 4 of their playoff series on Wednesday. The incident occurred at 18:29 of the third period and Pietrangelo was assessed a five-minute major and a game misconduct on the play. Pietrangelo was suspended hours after Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse was banned for a game for instigating a fight in the final five minutes of regulation time in Edmonton’s 4-1 win over Vegas on Wednesday. Nurse was assessed a minor penalty for instigating, a major penalty for fighting and a 10-minute misconduct for instigating following a fight with Knights defenceman Nicolas Hague at 19:10 of the third period. Both Nurse and Pietrangelo will miss Game 5 in Las Vegas, with the best-of-seven series tied 2-2. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 11, 2023. 8-7
