Vancouver Canucks defenseman Carson Soucy has been officially suspended by the NHL for his vicious crosscheck on Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid.
Last night, a contentious incident occurred when Carson Soucy cross-checked Connor McDavid in the face well after the game ended.
Carson Soucy and Nikita Zadorov take out Connor McDavid after time expires
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The NHL Department of Player Safety announced a hearing for Soucy, while Nikita Zadorov received a $5,000 fine.
Vancouver's Nikita Zadorov has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for cross-checking Edmonton's Connor McDavid.
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Vancouver's Carson Soucy will have a hearing for cross-checking Edmonton's Connor McDavid. Date and time TBD.
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Now, Soucy has officially been suspended for his hit on McDavid.
#Canucks Carson Soucy has been suspended 1 game by @NHLPlayerSafety for his cross-check of Connor McDavid at the end of Game 3.
He will be eligible to return in Game 5 on Thursday night.
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The absence of Soucy presents a notable advantage for the Oilers, given the defensive pairings shuffle, as he's a key shutdown defenseman for the Canucks. They'll have to depend on other players in his absence.
Do you think the suspension is fair?
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