Oilers' Connor McDavid Hit With Lengthy Suspension for Illegal Cross Check

The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid has been suspended for three games for illegally cross-checking Vancouver Canucks forward Connor Garland.

McDavid left the ice early with a match penalty after getting tangled with Garland following a scoring chance in the final moments of the Canucks' 3-2 win. As play continued, the two tussled to the ice, with McDavid eventually delivering a high cross-check to Garland.

The altercation ignited a brawl between both teams.

This will be the second time that the generational super star has been suspended for disciplinary action. He was last suspended for two games in 2019 for a hit to the head on defenseman Nick Leddy.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 11: A detail of Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers jersey as he warms up prior to the game against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on January 11,...

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