Like Crosby and McDavid before him, Connor Bedard making his mark at World Championship

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It’s still early, but Bedard could end up breaking Crosby’s record for points by an 18-year-old.

The average NHL fan considers the IIHF World Championship to be an afterthought. It overlaps with the Stanley Cup playoffs, and with many of the game’s biggest stars either preoccupied or just hanging out at home, it’s not a best-on-best competition.

Then there’s Connor McDavid, who won gold in 2016 before earning serious MVP consideration two years later. That’s No. 97’s only men’s national team action to date, but he’ll have a chance to change that at the 4 Nations Face-Off next year.For an 18-year-old, Bedard has played quite a bit of hockey the past few years. He’s been in high demand, representing Canada in four previous international tournaments.

Bedard’s linemates have been Nick Paul and Michael Bunting. Not exactly superstars, but they were the best line on the ice by a mile and it all came back to how Bedard held the fort. His speed, skill and hockey IQ are miles ahead of most players participating in this tournament.

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