Oilers star Connor McDavid and Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers both were hit with three-game suspensions for cross-checking incidents.
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers shared his thoughts on his cross-checking to the face incident involving Edmonton Oilers' Evan Bouchard.
The Vancouver Canucks secured the 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night, but they may have lost a defenceman in the process.
Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid and Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers have both been suspended three games for illegal cross-checks.
Vancouver Canucks defenceman Tyler Myers said Monday he did not intend to hit the Edmonton Oilers' Evan Bouchard in the face with a cross-check at the end of Saturday's game.
Then, off to the side of the main scrum, Myers and Bouchard began jousting with their sticks, leading to Myers cross-checking the younger defenseman near the face as well. Myers received a match ...
Canucks Boeser Discusses What Makes Quinn Hughes So Special Before Vancouver's game on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres, Rick Tocchet was asked his opinion on the suspensions. Tocchet said, "I think it's just unfortunate.
Both players are facing potential suspensions after drawing match penalties during the chaotic closing seconds of Saturday's game in Vancouver.
Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid was suspended three games Monday following a disciplinary hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety. McDavid, the Oilers' captain and a seven-time All-Star,
The NHL Department of Player Safety ruled today that Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers would be serving a three-game suspension for his cross-check to the face of Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard in the corner. Following the game, Myers offered the following excuse, saying that Bouchard's hands re-directed his stick higher, via Oilers Nation.
On Monday, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced it has suspended Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers for three games for cross-checking Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard.