The Edmonton Oilers expressed frustration over the NHL’s decision to suspend Connor McDavid for three games following his cross-check to the head of Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland, releasing a public statement before Tuesday's game against the Washington Capitals.

Connor McDavid versus Alex Ovechkin went ahead Tuesday without Connor McDavid — robbing fans at Rogers Place and around the NHL of what was supposed to be a showcase evening and wrapping up a truly embarrassing few days for the NHL.

Before hosting the Washington Capitals on Tuesday (Jan. 21), the Edmonton Oilers released a statement expressing displeasure over the suspension of their captain Connor McDavid.

Sorry Edmonton Oilers fans, but Connor McDavid got the suspension he deserved.

With his three-game suspension, McDavid is in line to miss Edmonton's matchups against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, Jan. 21, a rematch against the Canucks on Thursday, Jan. 23, and a home tilt against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, Jan. 25. He'll be eligible to return against the Seattle Kraken on Monday, Jan. 27.

Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl scored his 29th goal in the first five minute of a game in a 3-2 loss to the Washington Capitals.

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

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

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The Capitals walked away with a 3-2 win over the Oilers on Tuesday night in a game where Corey Perry was able to narrow Edmonton's deficit to one five