“He’s Just Setting the Bar Really High” Pittsburgh Penguins Star Sidney Crosby in Awe of Connor McDavid’s Goal-Scoring Prowess

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NHL big-shot players Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid will be going to have a face-off against each other during the Thursday Penguins-Oilers game. However, the NHL legend Crosby has praised the Oilers' forward for his way of always giving his best which took him to current success. [{ "selector": ".zzwlt-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".rincb-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-116px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".xncmp-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 321px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Connor McDavid, The lead scorer in NHL

Oilers forward Connor McDavid is leading the NHL with 105 points in 58 games averaging 1.81 points per game.

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Penguins player Sidney Crosby thinks that McDavid will soon cross 120 points and said, "He's just setting the bar really high. He continues to push it."

Crosby's record in comparison to McDavid

Sidney Crosby has scored more than 105 points two times in his career, the first in the 2006-07 season(120 points) and the other in the 2009-10 season(109 points).

Penguins strategy ahead of the Oilers game

"The less they(Oilers) have the puck, it gives us better chance to have success. When they have the puck, we have to play with a structure," said Penguins coach Sullivan ahead of the Thursday game.

“Everything Just Went Back to Normal”: Heartwarming Gesture by NHL Goalie Leaves Fans Saluting His Consistent Kindness

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