Connor McDavid could have send his opponent to the hospital with his vicious attack. Hockey is very much a contact sport but not every interaction between players counts the same and Edmonton Oilers' superstar Connor McDavid learned that the hard way after getting suspended three games without pay by the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety.

EDMONTON — Pierre-Luc Dubois had a goal and an assist as the league-leading Washington Capitals won their fifth game in a row, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Tuesday.

The Vancouver Canucks snapped their two-game losing streak on Saturday with a 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. Quinn Hughes scored twice, while Danton Heinen also beat Stuart Skinner as part of a three-goal first period.

Quinn Hughes scored two power-play goals and the struggling Vancouver Canucks beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2. Danton Heinen also scored and J.T.