Following a disappointing performance from the Edmonton Oilers' captain, where he couldn't score a point for the first time since the playoffs started, McDavid got involved in a massive incident with Canucks' defensemen Nikita Zadorov and Carson Soucy.
After the final horn, McDavid slashed Soucy and the defenseman reciprocated. However, it didn't end there. As he was aiming for McDavid's chest with a cross check, his teammate, Nikita Zadorov, came in from behind and hit McDavid in the back. As he leaned forward due to the impact, Soucy's cross check ended up being on his head.
Check out how it went down:
Many people believe the NHL's Department of Player Safety will take a look at the incident:
Soucy shared his thoughts on the hit, blaming Zadorov for him hitting McDavid's head:
Do you think the Department of Player Safety will review the cross check on Connor McDavid's face?
Source: Hockey OTB - McDavid receives a cross check to the face after the game
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13 MAI | 571 ANSWERS McDavid receives a nasty cross check to the face by Canucks defensemen Do you think the Department of Player Safety will review the cross check on Connor McDavid's face? | ||
Yes | 478 | 83.7 % |
No | 93 | 16.3 % |
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