So, too, was Connor McDavid. At only 15, McDavid had been granted “exceptional status” to participate in the Ontario Hockey League and immediately became a sensation playing for the Erie Otters.

McDavid got six points over the two games, and Crosby was shut down offensively. Edmonton has outscored Pittsburgh 35-10 over the past seven games when Sid and Connor are in the lineup.

Crosby has already won the Stanley Cup three times, while McDavid is still chasing his first. Crosby is in the final year of a 12-year deal paying him $8.7 million a year.

Canada is determined to reclaim hockey supremacy at the 2026 Olympics, fueled by a desire for redemption after a stunning loss to Denmark at the 2025 IIHF World Championships. Sidney Crosby and Connor ...

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Connor McDavid has yet to sign a contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers. The forward has been eligible to sign one since ...

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ByTom Gulitti @TomGulittiNHL NHL.com Staff Writer November 09, 2016 PITTSBURGH -- During the buildup to playing against Connor McDavid for the first time, Sidney Crosby joked that he's "old." ...

Connor McDavid said that it’s “such a no-brainer” that Penguins captain Sidney Crosby should also be Team Canada’s captain for the upcoming 2024 4 Nation’s Face-Off tournament next year.

Consider this a special edition of Morning, Joe. McDavid-Crosby down to the wire: Buckle up, fans. It's going to be an incredible race for the scoring title.