The NHL's Department of Player Safety announced Monday that Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid has been suspended three games for his cross-check on Vancouver Canucks winger Conor Garland during Saturday's matchup between the teams
Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers was given a matching three-game suspension for his cross-check on Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard in the aftermath of McDavid's hit. Both players were penalized at the time.
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