McDavid, Myers suspended 3 games for cross-checking

Vancouver Canucks' Conor Garland, front left, falls in front of Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Saturday, November 9, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck (DARRYL DYCK/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has been suspended three games for cross-checking Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland on Saturday.

Canucks defenceman Tyler Myers was also suspended three games for cross-checking Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard.

The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced the suspensions Monday afternoon after meetings with each player.

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The incidents occurred during a melee at the end of the Canucks’ 3-2 win over the Oilers in Vancouver.

McDavid was given a match penalty when he hit Garland’s head after the two got tangled up with seconds left and the Oilers looking for the tying goal.

Myers also received a match penalty when he hit Bouchard in the face with his stick.

Everyone else on the ice received a minor penalty for roughing.

Based on average annual salary, McDavid will forfeit $195,312.51 and Myers will forfeit $46,875.

The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.

With files from The Canadian Press