As they prepare for a rare finals rematch not seen since the 2008-09 postseasons, much of the attention has turned to Connor McDavid and the historical parallels he could share with two of the sport’s all-time greats.

McDavid is known to have a "singular focus" on winning a championship — and he will have to get past the Florida Panthers this time.

Connor McDavid could follow in the footsteps of Wayne Gretzky and Sidney Crosby by achieving a similar milestone when he plays in the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Final with the Edmonton Oilers against the Florida Panthers.