The NHL has been buzzing this summer, primarily due to the anticipated debut of prodigy Connor Bedard. Recently, he may have experienced his defining NHL initiation. <h2>Meeting of the Masters</h2> <div align='center' style='padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;'><img src='https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/319745.webp' width='100%' border='0' alt='image' loading='lazy' defer /></div> After showcasing his prowess in the pre-season, Bedard found himself in a dramatic shootout. As destiny would have it, he went head-to-head with one of the most talented goaltenders the NHL has ever known. The showdown was exhilarating, with Bedard perhaps overreaching in his attempts to bypass the legendary Marc-Andre Fleury, who managed to stop the puck <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/walsha/status/1710150570282189304'> </a></blockquote></div> <h2>Rising Star and the Veteran</h2> As an 18-year-old entering the NHL, confrontations like these are priceless for Bedard. With the spotlight firmly on him, it was evident that Fleury enjoyed the face-off, even cheekily directing the puck towards some of Bedard's teammates after the game. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/SpokedZ/status/1710132437844459849'> </a></blockquote></div> This singular moment won't dictate Bedard's NHL legacy, but it's a clear sign: while innate talent is crucial, outplaying the league's top-tier goalies requires something more. As seen on Markerzone - <a href='https://www.markerzone.com/news/index.php?no=283967' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Fleury Trips Up and Embarrasses Bedard in Their First NHL Faceoff</a>