Earlier today the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced a hearing for Carson Soucy after his cross-check on Connor McDavid.
The incident occurred after the final horn at the conclusion of the game. The cross check occured after McDavid delivered a slash to Soucy.
At the time of the incident, Nikita Zadorov delivered his own cross-checked McDavid in the back. Zadorov was fined $5,000 for his actions.
The league announced the following:
This suspension will leave the Canucks short handed and may provides the Oilers a chance to get back into the series. Game 4 goes tomorrow in Edmonton.
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13 MAI | 388 ANSWERS NHL Department of Player Safety announces Carson Soucy suspension Did the NHL get this right? | ||
No, it's too short | 132 | 34 % |
He didn't deserve a suspension | 136 | 35.1 % |
Yes, they got it right | 120 | 30.9 % |
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