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A Chance Encounter That Changed a Life

 

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McDavid’s Quiet Decision: “I’ll Take Care of It”

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No Publicity Intended—But the Story Spread Anyway

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Reactions From Around the Hockey World: “A True Captain”

 

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Fans Moved to Tears: “His Heart Is Bigger Than His Shot”

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Clark’s Surgery a Success — Recovery Underway

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More Than a Stat Line: McDavid’s Legacy Beyond the Rink

 

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Conclusion: A Captain of the Game—and of the Heart

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