Some fans opted for Erie Otters' jerseys, be they current or 1990s vintage. Others chose the colors of the Edmonton Oilers, which spanned various combinations of orange, blue and white.

So much so that last night, the Otters retired his jersey. Number 97. Every player wore a "McDavid" jersey with number 97 on the back during the warm-ups. McDavid had a message for them when they ...