The Oilers are anticipating defenseman Darnell Nurse, who has been absent after Ryan Reaves' dirty headshot, to play on Saturday night.

Darnell Nurse, who played his first game back since being the victim of a scary headshot last weekend, was among the Oilers who impressed the most. The veteran defenceman looked better than ever as he sniped home a shorthanded goal in the first period courtesy of a beautiful assist from Mattias Janmark.

Darnell Nurse should be back soon from injury, but was his injury and absence a red flag for the Edmonton Oilers?

The Oilers defenceman was helped off the ice vs. the Maple Leafs after taking a hit to the head from Ryan Reaves.

Darnell Nurse is expected to return, Evan Bouchard is "50-50" to play while Zach Hyman & Viktor Arvidsson will remain out for the Oilers on Saturday against the Rangers

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The Edmonton Oilers could be without one of their top defenders when they take on the New York Rangers at Rogers Place. Head coach Kris Knoblauch confirmed after Saturday’s morning skate that Evan Bouchard is a game-time decision with a 50-50 chance of playing.

Darnell Nurse is back and scoring goals for the Edmonton Oilers. At the morning skate, Kris Knoblauch revealed that Nurse was ready to play tonight against the New York Rangers. And in the first period of play against the Rangers,