Oilers captain Connor McDavid suspended 3 games for cross-checking Conor Garland in the head


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NEW YORK — Three-time NHL MVP Connor McDavid has been suspended three games for cross-checking Vancouver's Conor Garland in the head. The Edmonton Oilers captain had a hearing with the league's Department of Player Safety on Monday. McDavid will be ineligible to play in games Tuesday against Washington, Thursday in a rematch with the Canucks and Saturday when the Oilers host Buffalo. He can return next Monday against Seattle. Vancouver defenseman Tyler Myers was also suspended three games for cross-checking Edmonton's Evan Bouchard in the face.

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