Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid got brutally honest on his three-game suspension for cross-checking Conor Garland.
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
Oilers star Connor McDavid and Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers both were hit with three-game suspensions for cross-checking incidents.
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.
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.
The Edmonton Oilers will play the next three games without superstar captain Connor McDavid after the NHL suspended him for cross-checking Vancouver Canucks winger Conor Garland on Saturday.
Connor McDavid is giving his thoughts on his recent ban. The Edmonton Oilers captain spoke to the media on Wednesday for the first time since the NHL Department of Player Safety suspended him for three games as a result of cross-checking Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland in the face.
The Oilers’ captain finally comments on the three-game ban he received earlier this week.
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.