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

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.

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With his three-game suspension, McDavid is in line to miss Edmonton's matchups against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, Jan. 21, a rematch against the Canucks on Thursday, Jan. 23, and a home tilt against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, Jan. 25. He'll be eligible to return against the Seattle Kraken on Monday, Jan. 27.

Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid has been suspended for three games after cross-checking Vancouver Canucks forward 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.

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

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

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 be without suspended superstar Connor McDavid when they host the struggling Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night in the second game between the Pacific Division rivals in less than a week.