McDavid was speaking to the media for the first time since he struck Garland in the head in the dying seconds of Saturday’s 3-2 loss.

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid got brutally honest on his three-game suspension for cross-checking Conor Garland.

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The Oilers are still looking for depth after signing John Klingberg, which makes Ducks defender Brian Dumoulin a trade fit.

The Washington Capitals look to keep a five-game win streak intact when they visit the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night.

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.

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McDavid received the supplemental discipline after cross-checking Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland late in Saturday's game

SEATTLE (AP) — Vasily Podkolzin and Jeff Skinner scored in the first 5 1/2 minutes and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Saturday night for their third straight victory.

The game at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle begins at 7 p.m. PT. It will be broadcast on KING 5 and KONG. KONG is available for streaming through Fubo, as well as via antenna, cable, and satellite. The game will also be broadcast on the Kraken Hockey Network. Pregame coverage begins at 6:30 p.m.

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.

The Oilers’ fanbase has since been getting pretty upset with the insider, who appears to have admiration for the Canucks right winger’s actions during the tense moment of the game. Sure, fans enjoy a good fight, but no one wants to see anyone get hurt. Which could have happened when McDavid used his stick to cross-check Garland near his face.