Following a cross-checking incident in a recent game, one of the Vancouver Canucks' top defensemen is likely facing a suspension. The NHL's Department of Player

The NHL Department of Player Safety ruled today that Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers would be serving a three-game suspension for his cross-check to the face of Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard in the corner. Following the game, Myers offered the following excuse, saying that Bouchard's hands re-directed his stick higher, via Oilers Nation.

NHL Player Safety announced Oilers captain Connor McDavid and Canucks D-man Tyler Myers are suspended for late-game cross-checks. Here's what the department said.

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid received a three-game suspension for a cross-check on Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland.

The suspension comes after Tyler Myers cross-checked Evan Bouchard in Vancouver's game against the Edmonton Oilers.

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Tyler Myers and Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid are set to have phone hearings with the NHL Department of Player Safety (DOPS) after their match penalties in Vancouver’s 3-2 victory on Saturday night.

People have been up in arms since the NHL Department of Player Safety decided to suspend Edmonton Oiler superstar Connor McDavid for three games. McDavid will s

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.

The Edmonton Oilers released a statement after captain Connor McDavid received a three-game suspension for cross-checking.

The NHL's Department of Player Safety has announced that both Vancouver Canucks' Tyler Myers and Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid will have hearings in the near future. Both were assessed match penalties at the end of Saturday's game for delivering cross-checks to an opponent's head.

The Canucks had a chance to build off their win against Edmonton against the lowly Sabers on Tuesday night, but the team was again inconsistent and lacked energy in their 3-2 loss Tuesday night. The Canucks haven’t won back-to-back games since the beginning of December.