McDavid, Myers Suspended 3 Games Post Heated Game

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid and Vancouver Canucks' Tyler Myers have each received three-game suspensions following incidents during a recent game that involved cross-checking opponents in the head. McDavid's suspension, which marks the second of his career, came after he retaliated against Conor Garland in the final moments of the match, leading to a match penalty and a significant fine. Similarly, Myers was penalized for cross-checking Evan Bouchard during the same sequence of events. Both suspensions mean the players will miss the upcoming rematch between the teams. The NHL's Department of Player Safety emphasized that both incidents were considered intentional and aggressive, underlining the league's strict stance on head contact violations. This incident has sparked discussions about the NHL's handling of its star players, with some fans questioning the consistency of disciplinary actions.