Connor McDavid under scrutiny, set to face NHL Player & Safety hearing
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The Edmonton Oilers are coming off a disappointing 3-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks, but a larger issue has taken precedent. Following a deliberate cross check to Connor Garland's head, Connor McDavid is set to face a hearing with NHL player and safety.
While the Edmonton Oilers were pushing to tie the game at 3-3, Connor McDavid and Connor Garland engaged in a furious scrum in the Canucks zone.
After a 20 of being pinned to the ice, the pair finally broke loose, but Connor McDavid would have the last word, delivering a nasty cross check to Garland's face.
Connor McDavid to face NHL Player and Safety hearing
As per the NHL, Connor McDavid will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety.
The Edmonton Oilers center is facing discipline for cross-checking against Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland on Saturday. The following grounds are being considered for supplemental discipline: cross-checking. However, the Department of Player Safety retains the right to make adjustments to the infraction upon review.
-NHL
-NHL
This marks the second time in a week that Connor McDavid lands himself under the NHL's proverbial microscope.
Just days ago, McDavid also had a hearing with NHL Player and Safety for elbowing Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Johansson.
Now, analysts around the NHL seem to think that McDavid's actions will lead to a suspensions, regardless of Connor Garland's antics.
Probably unpopular. I'm ok with 97 being greasy. He should be suspended no doubt. But he's been on the receiving end often including two that led to serious injury. He's human. I get it. If I'm his teammate, I'm doing everything to pick him up when he's gone. My two cents.
-Bruce Curlock
-Bruce Curlock
It should be interesting to see what kind of disciplinary action the NHL decides to take on Connor McDavid.
More details to follow.
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