Connor McDavid under scrutiny, set to face NHL Player & Safety hearing
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.
-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.
-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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