NHL DoPS Makes an Official Verdict on Connor McDavid's Suspension For Dirty Cross Check
The NHL Department of Player Safety has made an official decision on Connor McDavid's dirty cross check in last nights game against the Vancouver Canucks.
A few days after the NHL's controversial decision to not give any consequences on an elbow hit from the Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid on Minnesota Wild's Marcus Johansson, McDavid learns his suspension fate.
Two nights ago, against the Vancouver Canucks, the Oilers were trying to tie the game, and with only a few seconds left, Connor McDavid was ejected for cross-checking.
It all started when Connor Garland tried to take out McDavid for the remaining seconds of the game by taking him down on the ice.
McDavid didn't appreciate it and lost his temper after a few seconds. He hit Garland in the face with a violent cross-check.
If you missed it, check out how it went down in the video below:
After the game, Garland opened up on the incident, saying he wanted to prevent the Oilers captain from scoring:
The Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch talked about the incident in his post-game press conference:
Then, on Sunday, the NHL Department of Player Safety confirmed that McDavid will have a hearing for his actions:
Many fans were eagerly waiting to see what consequences the captain could face, and the League has made its verdict.
The NHL DoPS has officially given its verdict on both McDavid's and Myers. They will both serve a 3 game suspension for their actions.
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