McDavid’s cross-check to Garland’s face is exactly the kind of play the NHL is trying to get out of the game. Violence exists in the league, but targeting the head is punishable by suspension and McDavid will have a hearing about the incident on Monday.
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has a disciplinary hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Monday and faces a possible suspension.
Both players are facing potential suspensions after drawing match penalties during the chaotic closing seconds of Saturday's game in Vancouver.
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.
NHL Player Safety announced Oilers captain Connor McDavid and Canucks D-man Tyler Myers are suspended for late-game cross-checks. Here's what the department said.
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid suspended three games for cross-checking Vancouver's Conor Garland in the head.
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.
NEW YORK (AP) — Three-time NHL MVP Connor McDavid has been suspended three games for cross-checking Vancouver’s Conor Garland in the head.
The Edmonton Oilers’ decision to sign defenseman John Klingberg seems to only be the beginning of their trade deadline plans. According to NHL insider Frank Seravalli, speaking on Sunday's episode of the "Daily Faceoff" podcast, the Oilers are poised to maximize their window of contention.
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid now knows when he will meet his fate. The National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety officially announced on Sunday morning that McDavid would face a suspension for his cross-check during Saturday night’s game against the Vancouver Canucks,
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid will have a disciplinary hearing for his cross-check to the head of Vancouver Canucks winger Conor Garland.