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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

This is not the first time that McDavid has faced disciplinary action. He served a two-game suspension in February 2019 for a hit to the head on then-New York Islanders defenseman Nick Leddy. Additionally, he was fined $5,000 in March 2021.

Crosby - who was the face of the league for most of his career - knows a thing or two about the liberties taken against star players on a nightly basis

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.