McDavid of the Oilers suspended 3 games for cross-checking

NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid has been suspended three games, without pay, for cross-checking Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland during NHL Game No. 735 in Vancouver on Saturday, January 18, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced. today.

The incident took place at 19:55 in the third period. McDavid was assessed a match penalty.

Under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement and, based on his average annual salary, McDavid will lose $195,312.51. The money goes to Spillernes Akutfond.