OFFICIAL: Darnell Nurse suspended for headbutting Danault

The rule calls for a penalty if a player purposely attempts a headbutt and a major if he makes contact.

There are no specific fine or suspension parameters for headbutting, but Bettman can apply supplemental discipline at his discretion.

Losing Nurse for a game will be challenging for the Oilers. The 27-year-old blue-liner led all Edmonton skaters in average ice time (25:03).

Game 6 is scheduled for Thursday night in Los Angeles.

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