Before the Connor Bedard hype train leaves the station, let's look at some of the most memorable debuts by the biggest stars in NHL history.
The hype train is finally about to leave the station. After years of scouting reports, pro comparisons and anticipation, fans will finally get to see hockey’s latest “next big thing” hit the ice for the as they visit the on Tuesday. Too much can be made out of a debut game. It’s a small sample size. And yet, for fans who have suffered countless losses and months of anticipation, those first 60 minutes of a player’s career can offer glimpses of franchise-changing hope.
Ovechkin has spent the last 18 years continuing to light lamps, racking up over 800 goals and sitting second all-time in most goals scored. Crosby and Ovechkin faced each other for the first time 58 days after their debut games. In the first of their many historic clashes, Ovechkin managed an assist but Crosby scored a highlight-reel goal in the first period and later dished an assist to put the Penguins up for good in a 5-4 win.
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