Three-time NHL MVP Connor McDavid has been suspended three games for cross-checking Vancouver’s Conor Garland in the head
Before hosting the Washington Capitals on Tuesday (Jan. 21), the Edmonton Oilers released a statement expressing displeasure over the suspension of their captain Connor McDavid.
The NHL issued a three-game suspension to Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid this week for cross-checking Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland late in their game this weekend.McDavid was angry after he had been tackled to the ice and held down by Garland — with no penalty called — as the Oilers were attempting to tie the game.
McDavid was speaking to the media for the first time since he struck Garland in the head in the dying seconds of Saturday’s 3-2 loss.
Connor McDavid handed three-game suspension for late-game cross-check against Vancouver Canucks’ Conor Garland
The Oilers’ captain finally comments on the three-game ban he received earlier this week.
One of the best players in the world is going to be missing time due to his recent actions. On Monday, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid has been suspended three games for cross-checking Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland.
NEW YORK (AP) — Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid suspended three games for cross-checking Vancouver's Conor Garland in the head.
McDavid received the supplemental discipline after cross-checking Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland late in Saturday's game
After the two were tangled up on the ice and exchanging some shoves, a frustrated McDavid could be seen cross checking Garland in the ... to return against the Seattle Kraken on Monday, Jan ...
Henrique gave Edmonton a three-goal lead at 14:41 of the first. Henrique got a pass behind the net, moved out front and in one motion went down to one knee and jammed it in on the short side. Hyman deflected a pass into the net just 1:59 into the second period for his second goal of the game to make it 4-0.