EDMONTON, Alberta -- The Edmonton Oilers have made Connor McDavid the youngest captain in NHL history.
McDavid will wear the "C" despite being 19 years and 266 days old and having just 45 games of NHL experience under his belt.
It might seem intimidating for a player entering his second season to lead teammates who have been around the block a few times, but McDavid said he's more comfortable in this role than he was serving as captain of the North America team at the World Cup of Hockey (see full story).
Kings: Pearson suspended 2 regular-season games
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Los Angeles Kings forward Tanner Pearson has been suspended for the first two games of the regular season for his check to the head of Edmonton defenseman Brandon Davidson.
Pearson also was suspended for the remainder of the preseason by the NHL on Wednesday.
Pearson got a match penalty and a game misconduct for the hit midway through the second period last Sunday during the game in Vernon, British Columbia.
Pearson loses $15,555.56 during his suspension.
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The 24-year-old Pearson won a Stanley Cup ring with the Kings as a rookie in 2014. He had 36 points in 79 games last season.
Pearson will miss the Kings' season opener in San Jose and their home opener against Philadelphia next week. He is eligible to return Oct. 18 at Minnesota.