Canucks' Soucy, Zadorov cross-check McDavid after horn

Vancouver Canucks defensemen Carson Soucy and Nikita Zadorov hit Connor McDavid with cross-checks in rapid succession from the front and back after time expired in Sunday's 4-3 victory that gave the Canucks a 2-1 series lead.

The Edmonton Oilers superstar slashed Soucy after the final horn, and the blue-liner retaliated by slashing McDavid. Zadorov then came in from behind and cross-checked McDavid in the back, moments before Soucy did the same to the three-time MVP's face.

Here's the full clip, including McDavid's slash before Zadorov and Soucy's ugly cross-checks https://t.co/CYPdH9fzhO pic.twitter.com/w2fCiLTPEJ

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The officials handed Soucy a two-minute minor for cross-checking with no time remaining on the clock. McDavid and Zadorov weren't penalized in the immediate aftermath.

Game 4 of the second-round playoff matchup is scheduled for Tuesday night in Edmonton.

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