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Connor McDavid Suspended Three Games for Head Hit

1/26/2025

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NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has handed Connor McDavid a three-game suspension to tackle the issue of head hits. This decision stems from McDavid's retaliatory actions against Conor Garland on January 19. Both McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers voiced their disappointment, as he faces a hefty loss of over $329,000 in salary but is set to return against the Seattle Kraken on Monday.

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NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has handed Connor McDavid a three-game suspension to tackle the issue of head hits. This decision stems from McDavid's retaliatory actions against Conor Garland on January 19. Both McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers voiced their disappointment, as he faces a hefty loss of over $329,000 in salary but is set to return against the Seattle Kraken on Monday.