It’s not often you think of physical play when considering Connor McDavid’s style on the ice, but today he’ll be disciplined for just that. The Department of Player Safety announced that they will be conducting a phone hearing with McDavid regarding his high hit on Nick Leddy last night. A suspension is expected.
McDavid has never been suspended or fined in his relatively short NHL career, but will likely face one or two games for this incident. Despite Leddy not suffering an injury on the play, the hit was penalized as high during the game and made obvious connection with the head.
When the Edmonton Oilers were without McDavid recently due to illness their forward depth was exposed, as players like Zack Kassian and Tobias Rieder took up residence in their top-six. Even with the win over the Islanders last night the team is struggling to stay relevant in the Western Conference and sit just four points ahead of the Los Angeles Kings for last place.
There is a hit to the head but it isnt a target… kind of soft if he is suspended.
Edmonton should be punishment enough.
1 game so he doesnt have to suffer a game vs the ducks… dirtiest team in the league.
Mcdavid is ai ai ai
Just 1 game
you’re not watching the same hit then. he clearly picks his head and delivers an elbow and shoulder. 2 games
if Malkin got nothing for the same / worse. than CCSP should be free to go