Carson Soucy to be suspended for cross checking Connor McDavid
Last night Canucks defenseman Carson Soucy laid a dirty cross check on Connor McDavid. A new report from Elliotte Friedman today has confirmed Carson Soucy could now be suspended.
The Vancouver Canucks pulled out a Game 3 win against the Edmonton Oilers to take a 2-1 series lead. The story of the game however occurred moments after the final horn when Canucks defenseman Carson Soucy cross checked Connor McDavid in the neck.
The play led to a massive brawl and a potential Connor McDavid injury. Now a report from Elliotte Friedman confirms that Carson Soucy will be held accountable for his actions. According to the insider, the Department of Player Safety will be conducting a hearing with Carson Soucy.
A hearing does not automatically mean that Carson Soucy will be suspended. However, with the violent nature of this play and the star player on the receiving end, a suspension is more likely than not. A report from Darren Dreger confirms the hearing will be via phone which means any suspension will likely be short.
As news of Carson Soucy's punishment breaks we will provide all the latest updates.
Also Nikita Zadorov has been fined $5,000 for cross-checking Connor McDavid at the end of Game 3.
UPDATE
It is now confirmed, Soucy has been suspended one game for his cross check on McDavid
| POLL | ||
MAI 13 | 608 ANSWERS Carson Soucy to be suspended for cross checking Connor McDavid What should the punishment be for Carson Soucy? | ||
| A fine | 92 | 15.1 % |
| one game suspension | 192 | 31.6 % |
| multi game suspension | 263 | 43.3 % |
| no punishment | 61 | 10 % |
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