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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Tyler Myers said Monday he did not intend to hit the Edmonton Oilers' Evan Bouchard in the face with a cross-check at the end of Saturday's game.

Connor McDavid and Tyler Myers received match penalties for cross-checking in the dying seconds between the Oilers and Canucks. Both coaches were asked about the ending.

Myers can return to the lineup against St. Louis on Monday after serving his three-game suspension for cross-checking Edmonton's Evan Bouchard on Jan. 18.

Oilers star Connor McDavid and Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers both were hit with three-game suspensions for cross-checking incidents.

Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid and Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers will have disciplinary hearings with the NHL—and are facing