Sidney Crosby is one of them. McDavid, after being held to the ice by Vancouver’s Conor Garland for a handful of seconds in the final moments of the Canucks’ 3-2 win on Saturday, lost his temper and cross-checked the Canucks forward in the face. It earned McDavid a three-game suspension, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced Monday.

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby dropped a very sincere confession about Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid's three-game suspension issued by the NHL's Department of Player Safety.

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby offered his perspective on Connor McDavid’s three-game suspension for cross-checking Conor Garland during Saturday’s Edmonton-Vancouver clash. Speaking to The Athletic on Monday, Crosby acknowledged McDavid’s actions but framed them within the physical nature of hockey.

Connor McDavid dreamt about representing Canada at international tournaments long before entering the NHL. Another item on his bucket list is set to be checked off next month — suiting up alongside Sidney Crosby.

A fellow NHL superstar of the game, Sidney Crosby gave his hot take on the suspension that Connor McDavid received, as well as NHL officiating. Sidney Crosby, having been in similar situations as Connor McDavid in his career because he is also a superstar,

But before Connor McDavid arrived on the ice, his idol - Sidney Crosby - was the face of the NHL for over a decade. Crosby dominated similarly to McDavid, racking up 1,027 points and three Stanley Cup Championships in his first 12 seasons.

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

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid got brutally honest on his three-game suspension for cross-checking Conor Garland.

Connor McDavid was suspended by the NHL for three games for cross-checking Conor Garland of the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday. After being held down on the ice for too long, he hit Garland in the face.

While Connor McDavid and Connor Bedard are extraordinary talents, Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand believes one NHL player currently stands above them.

On Monday, it was announced that Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid had earned a three ... Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby - also the victim of non-calls over the years as the ...

Connor McDavid's long wait to play alongside childhood idol Sidney Crosby almost over. The superstars are set to play for Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off. (Jan. 28, 2025)