Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers has been suspended for three games following his cross-check on Vancouver Canucks winger Conor Garland during a recent game. The incident, which occurred late in the match, was seen as a response to Garland's prolonged hold on McDavid, which resulted in the star forward's frustration boiling over.

Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers also received a three-game suspension for his retaliatory cross-check on Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard. Both players faced penalties at the time of the incident.

Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch expressed sympathy for McDavid, highlighting the player's ability to endure excessive physicality without often drawing penalties, which is ironic given his high-profile status in the league. With McDavid sidelined, the Oilers will need to adapt as they pursue a strong finish in the NHL season.