The Edmonton Oilers will play the next three games without superstar captain Connor McDavid after the NHL suspended him for cross-checking Vancouver Canucks winger Conor Garland on Saturday.

The NHL has laid the hammer down on Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid. The three-time Hart Trophy winner has received a three-game suspension from the league for cross-checking Vancouver Canucks winger Conor Garland in the head late in Saturday’s 3-2 loss to their Pacific Division rivals.

Saturday's game also included a suspension for Canucks defenceman Tyler Myers. Myers was also suspended for a cross-check to the head, with his target being Evan Bouchard. Myers will forfeit $46,875.00, with the money going to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.