Connor McDavid was issued a three-game suspension by the NHL as a result of the illegal cross-check to the head of Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland ... star Alex Ovechkin won't be missing ...

Good for us. We’ll take it,” Ovechkin said. McDavid missed the first of three games after being suspended for cross-checking Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland during Saturday’s loss.

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is no stranger to passion ... After being held down by Conor Garland in the final minute of a loss to the Vancouver Canucks, McDavid grew frustrated ...

Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin discusses the suspension ... for a cross-check to the head of Canucks forward Conor Garland and will miss the clash against the NHL-leading Capitals.