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

T here has been a lot of conversation surrounding Conor Garland ahead of the Vancouver Canucks matchup against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. Many comments have indicated

McDavid’s cross-check to Garland’s face is exactly the kind of play the NHL is trying to get out of the game. Violence exists in the league, but targeting the head is punishable by suspension and McDavid will have a hearing about the incident on Monday.

The final moments of the Edmonton Oilers’ highly-contested and heated game against the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday have sparked debate. With both Connor McDavid and Tyler Myers likely facing suspensions,

Connor McDavid and Corey Perry scored in the second period and the Edmonton Oilers rallied to beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2 for their third straight win.

Thursday, 6 p.m., Rogers Place TV: SN Pacific. Radio: Sportsnet 650 The buzz: Conor Garland is a fan favourite in Vancouver and in the crosshairs of considerable vitriol in Edmonton. The mighty-mite winger will garner considerable consideration as the Canucks’ unsung hero at the end of this trying and tumultuous season.

Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland shared his thoughts on being Edmonton's public enemy No. 1 ahead of the Edmonton Oilers vs. Canucks clash on Thursday.

Zach Hyman had two goals and an assist, Leon Draisaitl had a goal and two assists and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks 6-2.

Three-time NHL MVP Connor McDavid has been suspended three games for cross-checking Vancouver's Conor Garland in the head.

The NHL has suspended Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid for three games for his cross-check to the head of Canucks winger Conor Garland during Saturday's game in Vancouver.

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid believes the NHL might have been a bit excessive in issuing him a three-game suspension for cross-checking