Connor McDavid could have send his opponent to the hospital with his vicious attack. Hockey is very much a contact sport but not every interaction between players counts the same and Edmonton Oilers' superstar Connor McDavid learned that the hard way after getting suspended three games without pay by the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety.

Connor McDavid completely lost his composure. In a frenzied end to the game between the Canucks and the Oilers, McDavid lost his cool and delivered a violent cross-check to Conor Garland’s face. He was ejected from the game immediately.