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,

As strong and as bullet proof as the Panthers look up front, particularly with ex-Bruins captain Brad Marchand adding to their feisty brew, no one has the scoring punch of Leon Draisaitl and McDavid (combined 13-38–51 in 16 games).

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.