In tonight's game against the Minnesota Wild, Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid threw a elbow out to connect with Marcus Johansson's head, which will likely lead to discipline from Player Safety.
The infraction did not result in a penalty during the game, nor any response from NHL Player Safety afterward.
: According to NHL insider Frank Seravalli, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid will receive no supplemental discipline for last night’s head shot on Marcus Johansson. From Seravalli: Read below for our earlier report on this developing story.
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid faced criticism after an incident with Marcus Johansson during Wednesday’s game with the Minnesota Wild. Late in the second period, with 40.
The Minnesota Wild aren’t happy with their recent 5-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers, but they’re even more upset that they may be without a key forward after a qu
Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Johansson sustained an upper-body injury and didn't return to Wednesday's 5-3 loss against the Edmonton Oilers after an elbow from star forward Connor McDavid.McDavid clipped Johansson in the second period.
Connor McDavid continues setting records and moving up scoring lists. McDavid had two goals and an assist in the Edmonton Oilers’ 5-3 win against the Minnesota Wild, passing Jari Kurri for second all-time in points in Edmonton history.
Johansson has been put on injured reserve Thursday. It's suspected that he's dealing with a concussion, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. Johansson was injured during Wednesday's 5-3 loss to Edmonton by an elbow from Connor McDavid.