WATCH: Darnell Nurse lands huge punches on Nicolas Hague as Edmonton Oilers thrash Vegas Golden Knights

Modified May 11, 2023 20:16 GMT

Darnell Nurse and Nicolas Hague got into a massive brawl with less than a minute remaining in Game 4 between the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday.

Several players engaged in a fight behind the goal, but it was Nurse and Hague's punches that got Rogers Place pumped up. Nurse came charging toward Hague and landed a series of uppercuts and heavy jabs.

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Defenseman Nurse came out on top in the fight and left the ice pumped up with a broad smile on his face.

Game 4 between the Edmonton Oilers and the Vegas Golden Knights was packed with physically intense plays and a series of cross-checkings throughout the game. The teams had a total of 111 penalty minutes combined.

The Edmonton Oilers came out victorious with a resounding 4-1 scoreline to tie the series at 2-2.

Darnell Nurse and the Edmonton Oilers bounce back after disappointing Game 3 loss

The Edmonton Oilers made a great comeback in Game 4 after going down 5-1 in Game 3 of their seven-game series. It was Nick Bjugstad's wrap-around goal at the 6:46 mark of the first period that gave the Edmonton Oilers a 1-0 lead.

Las Vegas Golden Knights v Edmonton Oilers - Game Four

Less than a minute later, Evan Bouchard scored from Connor McDavid's assist on a powerplay to put the Oilers up by two goals. Mattias Ekholm then converted from Leon Draisaitl for a slap shot to score the third goal and give the Edmonton Oilers a 3-0 lead moving into the second period.

Ryan-Nugent-Hopkins' wrist-shot at 14:45 further strengthened the Oilers' lead to 4-0. This was the only goal scored in the second period.

The Vegas Golden Knights fought back in the third period with Nicolas Roy scoring at the 5:58 mark, but they couldn't reduce the deficit any further.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and captain Connor McDavid had two points apiece in the contest. Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner made 25 saves, while Vegas Golden Knights' Adin Hill made 29 saves in his first-ever playoff appearance.

Darnell Nurse and the Edmonton Oilers will go toe-to-toe with the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 on Friday at T-Mobile Arena.