Connor McDavid has a message for Sidney Crosby ahead of tomorrow's showdown
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The Edmonton Oilers are gearing up for a thrilling showdown against the Pittsburgh Penguins tomorrow, and the stage is set for two of hockey's all-time greats to put on a show.
As two of the most respected players of their generation, both have the skill and talent to deliver electrifying performances.
Connor McDavid has a message for Sidney Crosby
After morning skate, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid made himself available for his usual interviews, highlighting the significance of going toe-to-toe with one of the NHL's elites.
Crosby is a three-time Stanley Cup champion, a two-time Art Ross Trophy winner, a two-time Conn Smythe Trophy winner and a two-time Maurice Richard Trophy, and is someone Connor McDavid has looked up to his entire life.
«I think every player has that one guy that they are looking forward to playing, and Sid was that for me,» McDavid said back in 2021.
«I loved the game and wanted to be the first-overall pick and do all the types of things that he was doing,» McDavid said. «He's got Stanley Cups and gold medals It is everything you ever want to do as a player.»
According to the NHL, McDavid has dominated Crosby head-to-head with eight wins, along with nine goals and 18 assists in 14 total meetings between the two generational players. Both will be teammates on Team Canada at the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off in February.
While tomorrow's game should be an epic matchup between two titans, it's still really cool to see the level of respect Connor McDavid has for Sidney Crosby.
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