Disciplinary Hearings Loom for McDavid and Myers Following Cross-Checking Penalties
Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid and Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers are facing disciplinary hearings with the NHL due to their involvement in cross-checking incidents during the closing moments of a tightly contested game that ended with a 3-2 victory for the Canucks on Saturday.
McDavid is scheduled for a hearing regarding his cross-check against Vancouver's Conor Garland, while Myers will address his cross-check of Edmonton's Evan Bouchard. The specific dates and times for these hearings are yet to be determined. Both players received penalties during the match, which could potentially result in suspensions depending on the outcome of the hearings.
In the waning seconds of the game, McDavid engaged in a physical exchange with Garland, resulting in a cross-check to Garland's head. Simultaneously, Myers delivered a cross-check to Bouchard, contributing to the game’s intense atmosphere. As these situations unfold, further updates and analyses are expected to follow.