McDavid calls out Tanev, NHL for 'dangerous play' similar to one that injured him in 2019

The Edmonton Oilers managed to erase a three goal deficit Monday night to defeat their rivals the Calgary Flames 4-3 in preseason action. However, Edmonton star Connor McDavid was still unhappy with at least one aspect of the game. Around midway through the third period, McDavid drove the net with the puck, but ended up getting tripped into Calgary goaltender Jacob Markstrom. The puck would find its way to Jesse Puljujarvi, who scored to tie the game at three. The Flames challenged for goaltender interference, but it was ruled that Chris Tanev tripped McDavid into his own netminder and, therefore, the goal was a good one.

Following the game, McDavid was asked about the play. It was very similar to one that happened in April of 2019 when McDavid was tripped into the Flames net and ended up tearing his PCL, spending months in rehab to get ready for the next season. Although he was his usual calm, almost emotionless self when talking about the play, it was clear he didn't like it.

"Obviously they have a right to defend their net and defend me trying to get in there, but when the stick kind of comes into the feet there like Tanev's did, it's a dangerous play for me and for the goalie," said McDavid. "I don't want to go flying in there, the goalie doesn't want me to go flying in there."

"You think you'd like to see that called a little bit more. It protects the guy driving the net."

"It's a play that's dangerous. I obviously don't want to go flying into the net. I want to protect the goalie just as much as the defenceman."

Mcdavid added there were a few seconds following the play where he was concerned he might be hurt, but everything appears to be ok this time. Below you'll find video of the play in question, video of McDavid's postgame interview, and another showing the injury he suffered in 2019 on a similar play.