Connor McDavid laughs off dirty play by Carson Soucy in game three
While Oilers fans may have been worried about Connor McDavid after Carson Soucy's brutal act following game three, but it appears they've got nothing to worry about.
After a tight loss in game three, all hell broke loose between the Edmonton Oilers and the Vancouver Canucks, with the biggest play being defenseman Carson Soucy cross-checking Connor McDavid in the face.
On Monday, the NHL officially announced that the hulking blue liner would miss game four of the series as a result of a one-game suspension.
When asked about the incident, Connor McDavid had a surprising reaction, as he simply laughed off the play, chalking it up to physical playoff hockey.
»I feel great. It's a tough game. They got big D-men that, like I said, make it hard on you. They play a physical brand of hockey, and it's fun to be a part of. It's a fun series to be a part of. Obviously two Canadian teams going at it, there's a lot of passion. Yeah, you know it's part of it.»
-Connor McDavid
-Connor McDavid
This is a great sign for the Oilers, as their captain appears to be locked in and not phased by the dirty play at all, and with a chance to level the series at 2-2 heading back to Vancouver for Game Five, you can bet that No. 97 will be at his absolute best on Tuesday night.
Source: Oilers Daily
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