Connor McDavid and Tyler Myers received match penalties for cross-checking in the dying seconds between the Oilers and Canucks. Both coaches were asked about the ending.

The Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid spoke out on his controversial hit on Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Johansson that went unpunished earlier this week.

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The NHL ignored Connor McDavid's recent actions, but after a cross-check against the Vancouver Canucks, it appears a suspension could be on the way after things got heated during this very brutal rivalry between two of Canada's top teams.

With those words Sportsnet commentator Ray Ferraro called the play that will be debated hotly in the next day, Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers bashing Vancouver Canucks Conor Garland with a wicked crosscheck, followed by Tyler Myers of the Canucks crosschecking Evan Bouchard with at least as brutal a hack to the face in the following scrum.

McDavid received a match penalty for cross-checking Conor Garland at the end of Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Canucks.

The Minnesota Wild aren’t happy with their recent 5-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers, but they’re even more upset that they may be without a key forward after a qu

Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid moved into second all-time in points in team history after a three-point performance in the Oilers win over the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday.

Connor McDavid continues setting records and moving up scoring lists. McDavid had two goals and an assist in the Edmonton Oilers’ 5-3 win against the Minnesota Wild, passing Jari Kurri for second all-time in points in Edmonton history.

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Even with McDavid's impressive accomplishment, the Blackhawks have a rich history that he wouldn't have topped yet.

It took years of practice and determination for Connor McDavid to reach this pinnacle, and much of that hard work happened here in Erie. McDavid has called his three years in Erie the best of his life.