McDavid Suspended Three Games For Cross-Check On Canucks Garland
Connor McDavid cross-checked Conor Garland in the head on Saturday night.
On Monday, the NHL's Department of Player Safety announced that Connor McDavid would be suspended three games for cross-checking Conor Garland. The incident occurred late in the third period of the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers. As per the new release, McDavid will also forfeit $195,312.51, with the money going to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.
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As explained in the video released by the Department of Player Safety, the incident involved a high cross-check that connected with Garland's head. The video also explains that this was "not a routine motion to box out an opponent or use gain body position." The three-game suspension. McDavid's suspension from 2019 is also mentioned in the explanation as to why Edmonton's captain received three games.
McDavid's suspension is an important move by the league, as it shows that no player is above the rules. Despite calls from fans, media members and former players that McDavid's actions were justified, the league saw the incident as dangerous, leading to the suspension. While players getting into scrums is not out of the ordinary, McDavid's actions were violent and could have led to serious injury.
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.
Each player receiving three games means that both McDavid and Myers will miss Thursday's rematch at Rogers Place. This will be the final of three matchups this season between the Pacific Division rivals, with each picking up one win so far. Game time for the highly anticipated game is scheduled for 6:00 pm PT.
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