The NHL celebrated its centennial anniversary in 2017 with a year-long bash, which produced several memorable moments.
Here are the top five from the past year:
5. McDavid’s rise — Edmonton center Connor McDavid took home the Hart Trophy as the NHL’s most valuable player and emerged as the sport’s next superstar.
The 20-year-old was the only player to post 100 points during the 2016-17 season and helped the Oilers reach the Western Conference semifinals after failing to qualify for the postseason the previous 10 seasons.
The Oilers are struggling this season, but McDavid continues to produce highlight-reel plays on a consistent basis.