Vancouver Canucks winger Conor Garland had a blunt response to being public enemy No. 1 in Edmonton ahead of the two teams playing.

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid believes the NHL might have been a bit excessive in issuing him a three-game suspension for cross-checking

Just ahead of tomorrow night’s rematch between Vancouver and Edmonton. Oh boy! Watch how Garland isn’t afraid to stir the pot below:

The Edmonton Oilers will play the next three games without superstar captain Connor McDavid after the NHL suspended him for cross-checking Vancouver Canucks winger Conor Garland on Saturday.

Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland shared his thoughts on being Edmonton's public enemy No. 1 ahead of the Edmonton Oilers vs. Canucks clash on Thursday.

As the Vancouver Canucks prepare to battle the Edmonton Oilers, most of the focus heading into the game is being directed at Conor Garland. In a story that has been blown out of proportion, Garland is being targeted by fans and media members for holding down Connor McDavid in the final seconds of the Canucks 3-2 victory over the Oilers on Saturday night.

Connor McDavid has been suspended for three games by the NHL following an altercation with Vancouver Canucks F Conor Garland.

Connor McDavid handed three-game suspension for late-game cross-check against Vancouver Canucks’ Conor Garland

Saturday's game also included a suspension for Canucks defenceman Tyler Myers. Myers was also suspended for a cross-check to the head, with his target being Evan Bouchard. Myers will forfeit $46,875.00, with the money going to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.

Jiri Kulich had a goal and two assists and the Buffalo Sabres rallied to beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Tuesday night.

Three-time NHL MVP Connor McDavid has been suspended three games for cross-checking Vancouver's Conor Garland in the head.

NEW YORK (AP) — Three-time NHL MVP Connor McDavid has been suspended three games for cross-checking Vancouver’s Conor Garland in the head.