There's been plenty of talk about protecting stars like Connor McDavid in recent days, but now, the Oilers captain has decided not to appeal his 3 game suspension after the brutal cross-check to the face of a Pacific Division rival.

The NHL has laid the hammer down on Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid. The three-time Hart Trophy winner has received a three-game suspension from the league for cross-checking Vancouver Canucks winger Conor Garland in the head late in Saturday’s 3-2 loss to their Pacific Division rivals.

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid is facing an NHL hearing after a cross-check occurred during a team game against Vancouver.

The Oilers saw a four-game road trip come to an end in a 2-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks that also has them without their captain for the next three games. Connor McDavid was suspended three games for crosschecking Conor Garland in the dying seconds.

The Pacific Division is one of the toughest divisions in the NHL, and the Calgary Flames currently have the fourth-best record. How have the rest of the teams performed in the past week?

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has been suspended for three games for cross-checking Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland.

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid let his emotions get the best of him during the end of a heated matchup with the Vancouver Canucks, the NHL has set a hearing with him for his actions.

Connor McDavid’s second career suspension ... their chance of overtaking the Vegas Golden Knights in the Pacific Division standings. Both franchises now have the exact same record and 61 points ...

The NHL's Department of Player Safety announced Monday that Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid has been suspended three games for his cross-check

After receiving a dirty cross-check from Connor McDavid, Connor Garland revealed his feelings about the Edmonton Oilers captain during an interview. Over the weekend, the Vancouver Canucks and the Edmonton Oilers faced off in an intense matchup.

On Monday, the NHL's Department of Player Safety announced that Connor McDavid would be suspended three games for cross-checking Conor Garland. The incident occurred late in the third period of the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers.