Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers and the Capitals
Roy and Dave were joined by Avry Lewis-McDougall to catch up on all things Edmonton Oilers and other league topics
The Edmonton Oilers went without their captain yesterday as they lost 3-2 to the Washington Capitals. It was the first game of a three-game suspension Connor McDavid received for cross-checking Canucks forward Connor Garland.
Moments ago, the Edmonton Oilers shared a revised lineup for tonight's game against the Washington Capitals after Connor McDavid was suspended for three games.
Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid has been suspended for three games after cross-checking Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland in the head.
McDavid's Edmonton Oilers are taking on the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night, one of the three games he won't be available for, and it seems Capitals star Alex Ovechkin won't be missing McDavid's presence on the ice. When asked about the suspension handed down to the Oilers star, Ovechkin had a comical response.
The Edmonton Oilers expressed frustration over the NHL’s decision to suspend Connor McDavid for three games following his cross-check to the head of Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland, releasing a public statement before Tuesday's game against the Washington Capitals.
Oilers star Connor McDavid and Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers both were hit with three-game suspensions for cross-checking incidents.
Gary Bettman's future as NHL Commissioner is a major storyline in our Daily, as is how the New York Rangers are making playoff contenders look like pretenders in recent run.
We’re at a bit of a crossroads with the Capitals. They’ve occupied the top spot in three of the last four rankings and at 32-10-5 are seemingly running away with the Presidents’ Trophy playing at a 120-point pace. That’s eight points up on second. Good for them!
Zach Hyman had two goals and an assist and Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists as the host Edmonton Oilers defeated the Vancouver Canucks 6-2 on Thursday. The win came five days after the Canucks beat Edmonton 3-2 in a chippy game at Vancouver.