Edmonton Oilers' Darnell Nurse is facing criticism for his performance in the Western Conference Final against the Dallas Stars. Despite support from teammates like Connor McDavid, Nurse has been brief in media interactions and is under scrutiny for his play. There are concerns about Nurse's contribution to the team's offense, particularly his lack of third-period goals. The possibility of Nurse being replaced by Philip Broberg for Game 4 has been raised.
GAME DAY - Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse, under heavy criticism for his performance so far in the playoffs, was very short with reporters on Wednesday when asked about potentially being replaced by Philip Broberg for Game 4: https://t.co/EAVJ028l6M
Darnell Nurse wasn’t feeling very talkative during his media availability that lasted less than a minute. 😬 https://t.co/Mp7Yri0Afw
Darnell Nurse, who's been getting a ton of heat in Edmonton, just gave a few *very* brief answers (he was not asked about his own play) and then ended his scrum early with a quick, "Thanks, guys."
When @SportsnetSpec asked either Stuart Skinner or Connor McDavid to answer a question about Darnell Nurse @EdmontonOilers captain said I'll take that. He said Darnell always give his best..hes a big part of the team and will be great tonight.
Here’s an excellent look at Darnell Nurse's travails, by colleague @AdamVingan. If Nurse doesn't pick it up, the Oilers will not advance. https://t.co/JFqhESop2y
Move on, o’ scapegoating Oilers fan, from Darnell Nurse, Cody Ceci and Stuart Skinner, and instead consider an elite Edmonton Oilers offence that has not scored a third period goal in the Western Conference Final against the Dallas Stars. (@SportsnetSpec) https://t.co/k6jcG24aQB