The defenseman was bloodied on the play and was tended to by a trainer for several minutes before he left the game. The Oilers announced that Nurse wouldn't return because of an upper-body injury.

Because the suspension falls in the four games or more category, Reaves has the option to appeal the decision. If he chooses to do so, the appeal will be heard by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. If no appeal is filed, Reaves will be ineligible to return until December 4, when the Maple Leafs host the Nashville Predators at Scotiabank Arena.