The NHL Department of Player Safety ruled today that Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers would be serving a three-game suspension for his cross-check to the face of Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard in the corner. Following the game, Myers offered the following excuse, saying that Bouchard's hands re-directed his stick higher, via Oilers Nation.

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Tyler Myers will have a hearing Monday with the NHL’s department of player safety.  Myers was assessed a match penalty after hitting Edmonton Oilers defenceman Bouchard in the face with his stick.

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Tyler Myers was suspended three games for his aggressive cross check on Evan Bouchard, and while trying to defend himself, offered a lacklustre explanation.

Following a cross-checking incident in a recent game, one of the Vancouver Canucks' top defensemen is likely facing a suspension. The NHL's Department of Player

On Monday, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced it has suspended Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers for three games for cross-checking Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard.

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Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers shared his thoughts on his cross-checking to the face incident involving Edmonton Oilers' Evan Bouchard.

The Vancouver Canucks secured the 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night, but they may have lost a defenceman in the process.

The suspension comes after Tyler Myers cross-checked Evan Bouchard in Vancouver's game against the Edmonton Oilers.

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(Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP) Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) stops the puck on top of Vancouver Canucks’ J.T. Miller (9) as Edmonton’s Evan Bouchard (2) watches during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver ...