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Connor McDavid is once again in contention to win the ultimate prize. Canada controlled nearly every transition of the game, but when it was all said and done, it wasn’t fate. Despite the heartbreaking loss at the Olympics, many rallied behind him. No one believes in the Edmonton Oilers star more than Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby.
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Canada unites to support Oilers star
Big moments like the Olympic gold medal game require big-name players. McDavid is exactly what Milan Cortina’s bright lights called for. He successfully led Canada against tough defensive teams such as the United States and Finland. It’s just a hard time for them.
Crosby noted, via Bill Price of NHL.com, that everyone on coach Jon Cooper’s roster is desperate to win because of the inspiration provided by the Oilers star.
“He did everything humanly possible to lead us. To be in a tournament like this, the best player in the world, and to be able to step up to the level that he’s reached is unheard of. It’s amazing to see it up close and you feel touched for him because he’s done so much and led in every possible way. We all want to win for each other, but you know, especially him. It’s hard for us not to get a result like this,” declared the Team Canada and Penguins legend.
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McDavid was crazy throughout the Olympics. He scored two goals while also effectively directing Coach Cooper’s offense with 11 assists. Everyone at home and in Milan saw how dominant he was in his pursuit of gold. That’s why he was crowned the Olympics MVP despite only winning a silver medal.
Of course, Crosby’s faith in McDavid will be rewarded in the years to come. Whether it’s finally hoisting a Stanley Cup for the Oilers or making a comeback in 2030, hockey fans should learn from the Penguins legend rather than count him out.