Darnell Nurse Sparks Controversy with hit on Sam Bennett
During Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, things heated up when Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse hit Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett in a controversial hit.
The incident quickly became a hot topic both on the ice and online. Nurse, known for his physical style, collided with Bennett in a hit that looked unintentional but serious, sending Bennett painfully crawling off the ice.
Darnell Nurse gets 2 minutes for tripping
Sam Bennett has gone to the locker room
Sam Bennett has gone to the locker room
Some fans thought Bennett was exaggerating to draw a penalty
Bennett dives out of the way at the very last second . Sure it's a 2 min , even that's a stretch but that's it . Bennet left until the penalty was assessed and then he's back out for the PP . he dragged him self off the ice like he needed ACL surgery. 30 seconds later back on.
After a brief discussion, the officials handed Nurse a two-minute minor penalty. Many took to social media, arguing that the penalty was too light given the severity of the hit.
Despite the uproar, the game went on, and the Oilers turned the situation to their advantage. Shortly after the
penalty, Mattias Janmark scored a game breaking shorthanded goal, contributing to the Oilers' resounding 8-1 win. Nurse even scored his first goal of the playoffs.
penalty, Mattias Janmark scored a game breaking shorthanded goal, contributing to the Oilers' resounding 8-1 win. Nurse even scored his first goal of the playoffs.
DARNELL NURSE SCORES AND THE OILERS CHASE BOBROVSKY 😱
This victory kept their season alive and forced a Game 5.
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