T here has been a lot of conversation surrounding Conor Garland ahead of the Vancouver Canucks matchup against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. Many comments have indicated

Thursday, 6 p.m., Rogers Place TV: SN Pacific. Radio: Sportsnet 650 The buzz: Conor Garland is a fan favourite in Vancouver and in the crosshairs of considerable vitriol in Edmonton. The mighty-mite winger will garner considerable consideration as the Canucks’ unsung hero at the end of this trying and tumultuous season.

The Oilers’ fanbase has since been getting pretty upset with the insider, who appears to have admiration for the Canucks right winger’s actions during the tense moment of the game. Sure, fans enjoy a good fight, but no one wants to see anyone get hurt. Which could have happened when McDavid used his stick to cross-check Garland near his face.

Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland shared his thoughts on being Edmonton's public enemy No. 1 ahead of the Edmonton Oilers vs. Canucks clash on Thursday.

Three-time NHL MVP Connor McDavid has been suspended three games for cross-checking Vancouver's Conor Garland in the head.

NEW YORK (AP) — Three-time NHL MVP Connor McDavid has been suspended three games for cross-checking Vancouver’s Conor Garland in the head.

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid suspended three games for cross-checking Vancouver's Conor Garland in the head

On Saturday night, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid reacted to a tackle from Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland with the game on the line and the clock running out. McDavid’s cross ...

Early in the third, Teddy Blueger tried to get Perry to drop the gloves, and then not long after Mark Friedman gave him a shove — which somehow was ruled a misconduct. A fight with Blueger was right there. Hockey code called for it.

Things were testy to start, with the Oilers looking to avenge the loss of their Captain following Conor Garland’s malicious attack on Connor McDavid’s stick with the side of his face.