Leon Draisaitl lamented the NHL's disciplinary decisions when asked Tuesday about Connor McDavid's cross-checking suspension and Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers' matching ban."I certainly think three games is a little too much,
Leon Draisaitl did his best at practice Tuesday morning when prodded by the media for a reaction on the three-game suspension handed to his friend and teammate Connor McDavid on Monday.
Leon Draisaitl believes the suspension is too much, but a report indicates Connor McDavid won't ask Gary Bettman to step in and review the case.
Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl scored his 29th goal in the first five minute of a game in a 3-2 loss to the Washington Capitals.
NHL Player Safety announced Oilers captain Connor McDavid and Canucks D-man Tyler Myers are suspended for late-game cross-checks. Here's what the department said.
Connor McDavid and Tyler Myers received match penalties for cross-checking in the dying seconds between the Oilers and Canucks. Both coaches were asked about the ending.
In the dying seconds between what ended up being a tight game between the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks, tempers flared and penalties were dished out like candy bars on Halloween night.
Related: McDavid Suspended Three Games For Cross-Check On Canucks Garland. Related: Canucks' Tyler Myers Suspended For Three Games. Since then, marquee matchups—like Alex Ovechk
Jake Evans scored the winning goal with 2:15 remaining to rally
The Edmonton Oilers aren't taking the Connor McDavid suspension well, and now, top star Leon Draisaitl has fired back at the NHL with a major statement.
Oilers center Connor McDavid made a surprising move on Tuesday, and rejected his appeal for his 3-game suspension.