McDavid handed match penalty after late scuffle in loss to Canucks

Oilers captain Connor McDavid was handed a match penalty for cross-checking Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland up high at the end of Edmonton's 3-2 loss on Saturday night.

The play will be subject to an automatic review by the league.

A frustrated McDavid retaliated after being pinned down by Garland, who avoided a penalty.

EDM VAN G46. January 18, 2025. Conor Garland pins Connor McDavid, McDavid retaliates with cross check replay. 🎥 Sportsnet pic.twitter.com/OVUVfHEVU3

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Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers was also handed a match penalty after cross-checking Oilers rearguard Evan Bouchard in the ensuing scrum. As a result, Myers will also be reviewed.

EDM VAN G46. January 18, 2025. Tyler Myers cross checks Evan Bouchard. 🎥 Sportsnet pic.twitter.com/5M2CtGc7e6

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More to come.

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