Oilers start the game down a player after crazy incidents in warmup

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Skyler Walker
November 22, 2023 (5:17 PM)

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In an unexpected turn of events during the Edmonton Oilers' warm-up tonight, defenseman Darnell Nurse faced a challenging moment just minutes before facing off against the Carolina Hurricanes at 7 PM Eastern.

Nurse, one of the few players not wearing a helmet during warm-ups, unfortunately took a puck directly to the head. Following the impact, Nurse appeared visibly shaken and headed to the dressing room, raising concerns among fans about his condition.

On a lighter note, goaltender Stuart Skinner added a touch of drama to the pre-game routine. While fully immersed in his warm-up routine, Skinner, in a moment of unintentional misstep, lost the edge of his skate blade. The result? A swift slide onto the Carolina Hurricanes' side of the ice, narrowly avoiding a collision with their goaltender.

Fortunately, Skinner managed to shake off the incident like a seasoned professional, preventing what could have been a potentially messy situation.

As the Oilers take the ice without Nurse on the bench at the start of the game, fans will be eagerly awaiting updates on his condition and hoping for a swift recovery. Meanwhile, Skinner's graceful recovery from his unexpected slide adds a touch of resilience to the Oilers' warm-up tale tonight.