Wayne Gretzky's walk past the New York Islander's locker room after getting swept in the 1983 Stanley Cup Final has become a key piece of hockey lore. Expecting to see the Islanders' dynasty celebrating their fourth straight championship,

Connor McDavid Responds to Historic Comparison with Wayne Gretzky, Sidney Crosby originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Edmonton Oilers are four wins away from reversing last year’s Game 7 loss to the Florida Panthers and capturing their first Stanley Cup since 1990.

As the Stanley Cup Final draws near, all eyes are on Connor McDavid as he faces historic parallels with Wayne Gretzky and Sidney Crosby—but the Edmonton Oilers’ captain is keeping his focus on the task ahead.