Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid has been suspended three games for cross-checking Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland in the head. 

Late in the Canucks' 3-2 win over the Oilers on Saturday, McDavid and Garland got tied up in a scrum. 

After being tangled for a few seconds, McDavid got up and cross-checked Garland in the side of his head with his stick. The Oilers star was promptly thrown out of the game with a match penalty for intent to injure. 

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McDavid had a hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety on Monday, and shortly after the hearing, McDavid’s suspension was announced.

Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers was also suspended three games for his actions in that same scrum between McDavid and Garland. 

Myers crosschecked Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard in the face during the fracas after the whistle.

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This is the second time McDavid has been suspended in his 10-year career. He was suspended for two games in 2019 for an illegal check to the head. 

The suspension will cost McDavid $195,312 in salary over the next three games. He was previously fined $5,000 for elbowing a player in 2021.

The Oilers will not have McDavid for their game against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, in their rematch against the Canucks on Thursday, and when they host the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday.

McDavid is eligible to return to the lineup next Monday when the Oilers take on the Seattle Kraken. 

McDavid has been sensational, as he has been his whole career, this season. The three-time Hart Trophy (regular season MVP winner) has 65 points (20 goals, 45 assists) across 43 games this season. 

The Oilers are 29-14-3, and are second in the Pacific Division, just one point behind the Vegas Golden Knights. 

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

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Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid continues to climb up the ranks in Oilers history. 

McDavid had two goals and an assist in the Oilers 5-3 win over the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday, passing Jarri Kurri for second all-time in points in Edmonton history with 1,044 points. 

The Oilers all-time points leader is Wayne Gretzky, who put up a mind-boggling 1,669 points in nine seasons with the team. 

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McDavid has spent his entire 10-year career with the Oilers and will likely need to spend the next five or six years with the team and continue to produce the way he has to pass Gretzky.

After two first period power-play goals by the Wild, McDavid collected the puck in center ice after a turnover and started a passing play that led to Zach Hyman scoring and cut the Wild lead to 2-1. Almost immediately after Hyman scored, the Oilers went on the power play, and McDavid scored on a slick pass from Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, tying the game at 2-2 to end the first period. 

Wild forward Ryan Hartman put Minnesota back on top 3-2 at the beginning of the second period after a quick goal off a face-off. The Oilers responded once again, as Nugent-Hopkins tipped in defenseman Ty Emberson’s shot to tie the game 3-3.

The Oilers took the lead in the third period when Vasily Podkolzin’s pass deflected off a Wild defenseman's skate and into the net just 1:28 into the period to put Edmonton up 4-3.

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Then McDavid, as he normally does, made some magic happen. 

On a 2-on-1 entry into the offensive zone, McDavid nimbly handled the kick around the sliding defenseman and then fired a sharp-angle shot from tight and roofed it. McDavid’s second goal not only sealed the game, putting the Oilers up 5-3, but was the point that moved him into second all-time in Oilers franchise history. 

Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch talked after the game about McDavid’s accomplishment. 

"Quite a remarkable feat. For him to go up the scoring list as quickly as he has, and within an organization that has had so many significant players. I’ve seen so many remarkable things from him. He’s a tremendous player and great teammate. I said I wouldn’t be surprised anymore just because he surprises you so often over these years, but it’s a nice feat for him and the guys are very proud of him," Knoblauch said. 

The Oilers have now won seven of their last eight games with their comeback win over the Wild, and McDavid’s sensational play is a big reason why.

The star center has 19 goals and 43 assists in 41 games played this season, and has continued to be a driving force behind the Oilers' success.

The Oilers are 28-13-3, are second in the Pacific division and in a playoff spot.

Their next game is a heavyweight tilt against the Colorado Avalanche on the road on Thursday, at 9:30 p.m. ET. 

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

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