Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid has been suspended for three games after cross-checking Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland in the head.
This is not the first time that McDavid has faced disciplinary action. He served a two-game suspension in February 2019 for a hit to the head on then-New York Islanders defenseman Nick Leddy. Additionally, he was fined $5,000 in March 2021.
McDavid received the supplemental discipline after cross-checking Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland late in Saturday's game
Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid and Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers will have disciplinary hearings with the NHL—and are facing
Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid will not appeal his three-game suspension for crosschecking Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland in the head, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday.
The Edmonton Oilers expressed frustration over the NHL’s decision to suspend Connor McDavid for three games following his cross-check to the head of Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland, releasing a public statement before Tuesday's game against the Washington Capitals.
Three-time NHL MVP Connor McDavid has been suspended three games for cross-checking Vancouver's Conor Garland in the head.
NEW YORK (AP) — Three-time NHL MVP Connor McDavid has been suspended three games for cross-checking Vancouver’s Conor Garland in the head.
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid is being held accountable for his actions from Saturday’s contest against the Vancouver Canucks after which he received a three-game suspension for cross-checking forward Conor Garland in the head.
Oilers star Connor McDavid and Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers both were hit with three-game suspensions for cross-checking incidents.
Saturday's game also included a suspension for Canucks defenceman Tyler Myers. Myers was also suspended for a cross-check to the head, with his target being Evan Bouchard. Myers will forfeit $46,875.00, with the money going to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.