A generation later in 2008, Sidney Crosby found himself on the losing end of a six-game Stanley Cup Final series to the dynastic Detroit Red Wings. The heir apparent to Gretzky's throne came back a year later and won his first Stanley Cup by beating Detroit in seven games.

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.

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.