The Edmonton Oilers have placed defenceman Darnell Nurse on injured reserve, the club announced Saturday.
According to head coach Todd McLellan, Nurse is looking at a long-term absence due to a lower-body injury.
McLellan said Nurse was injured during Thursday’s 6-3 win over the Winnipeg Jets. No other details were released about the injury, with McLellan saying they will know more “after today or tomorrow.”
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The loss will certainly be felt by the Oilers, especially with fellow defenceman Brandon Davidson still out. The 21-year-old has been a big presence on Edmonton’s blue line in his second season up with the NHL club. The 6-foot-4, 213-pound rearguard plays a physical game and is known for being a strong puck-mover.
Nurse has three goals and two assists in 25 games this season.
The news means Mark Fayne will factor back into the lineup Saturday night against the Anaheim Ducks.
In a corresponding move, the team also recalled defenceman Dillon Simpson from AHL affiliate Bakersfield Condors.
