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Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid suspended three games for cross-checking Vancouver’s Conor Garland in the head

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid received a match penalty for cross-checking Vancouver Canucks winger Conor Garland during the third period of a game on Saturday. The penalty resulted in an automatic suspension and a hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety.
The Oilers will face the Washington Capitals at home on Tuesday and a rematch with Vancouver on Thursday. Head coach Kris Knoblauch stated that McDavid gets frustrated when he is held for 15 seconds, leading to his stick getting up and causing the cross-check incident.

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Daily Hive

Edmonton Oilers head coach defends McDavid after ugly cross-check

Suspension incoming? 😬😬😬

1 month ago·Canada

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Associated Press News

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Oilers captain McDavid to have hearing with NHL after match penalty for cross-check

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid will have a disciplinary hearing for his cross-check to the head of Vancouver Canucks winger Conor Garland.

1 month ago·United States

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CBC News

Oilers' McDavid, Canucks' Myers face discipline for cross-checks in late-game melee Saturday

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid will have a hearing for his cross-check to the head of Vancouver Canucks winger Conor Garland, the league's Department of Player Safety announced Sunday.

1 month ago·Canada

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The Globe & Mail

Oilers’ captain Connor McDavid gets match penalty for late-game skirmish

McDavid is automatically suspended after he cross-checked Canucks winger Conor Garland in the head late in Edmonton’s 3-2 loss to Vancouver

Oilers' McDavid, Canucks' Myers face suspensions

Edmonton's Connor McDavid and Vancouver's Tyler Myers will have disciplinary hearings with the league after being penalized for cross-checking in Saturday's game.

1 month ago·United States

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