There’s a wonky narrative out of wild-eyed Vancouver right now that Canucks forward Connor Garland is Public Enemy #1 in Edmonton, with a target on Garland’s back for tonight’s rematch from Saturday’s controversial game.

The Oilers have won eight of their last 10 games dating back to New Year's Eve, but they will be without the face of their franchise for nearly a week. The NHL suspended Connor McDavid three games Monday,

Nearly eight months ago, the Edmonton Oilers eliminated the Vancouver Canucks from the second round of the 2024 NHL Playoffs. Given the built-in Western-Canadian rivalry and recent playoff history, it was easy to assume their contests this season would have some extra oomph sprinkled in.

Crosby - who was the face of the league for most of his career - knows a thing or two about the liberties taken against star players on a nightly basis

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid is facing an NHL hearing after a cross-check occurred during a team game against Vancouver.

Connor McDavid handed three-game suspension for late-game cross-check against Vancouver Canucks’ Conor Garland

The NHL's Department of Player Safety announced Monday that Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid has been suspended three games for his cross-check

NEW YORK (AP) — Three-time NHL MVP Connor McDavid has been suspended three games for cross-checking Vancouver’s Conor Garland in the head.

Before establishing himself on the left wing next to league-leading scorer Leon Draisaitl after being traded to the Oilers on Aug. 18, Vasily Podkolzin was a first-round draft pick of the Canucks, where he spent his first three NHL seasons.

Connor McDavid admitted that he’s not proud of cross-checking an opponent on the face. But, the Edmonton Oilers captain and three-time Hart Trophy winner said that NHL officials need to be more consistent in the way that they call games.

The Oilers are still looking for depth after signing John Klingberg, which makes Ducks defender Brian Dumoulin a trade fit.