In a challenging start to their game against the Utah Mammoth, the Edmonton Oilers found themselves down by two goals early, with defenseman Darnell Nurse making costly errors. Coach Kris Knoblauch responded by benching Nurse, sparking debate over coaching consistency. Despite Nurse's limited ice time and lack of points, the Oilers rallied, tying the game and eventually winning with a strong second-period performance. The team's response to the coach's tough love suggests a renewed focus on higher standards as the season progresses.

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