Connor McDavid scored a sensational early goal before Stuart Skinner rejected a barrage of desperate shots lead the Edmonton Oilers past the Dallas Stars and into the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2006.
Nichushkin was placed in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program and suspended for a minimum of six months without pay for violating the terms of Stage 2, the NHL and NHLPA announced.