Crosby also wore the "C" at the 2014 Sochi Games and 2016 World Cup. Canada is 45-5-0 in games when he has worn its sweater overall.

Sidney Crosby, who at 21 years and 10 months became the youngest captain in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup, recalled Lemieux's message as instrumental in the win. Crosby said: "It's Game 7.