Before the game, Canadian hockey legend and Pittsburgh Penguins icon Mario Lemieux made a surprise appearance in his hometown. After years without true best-on-best hockey, it was no surprise that ...

Ahead of the first matchup, Canadian hockey legend Mario Lemieux surprised fans in his hometown. While Lemieux played his entire NHL career with the Penguins, he became a hero among Canadien ...

To cut to the chase, here’s what Easton Cowan and Mario Lemieux have in common ... typically come from the American Hockey League (AHL) or junior leagues after their seasons.

What makes the report so shocking is the relationship between Lemieux and Crosby has a rich history. When Crosby came into the league as a rookie in 2005-06, he began living with Lemieux.

Mario Lemieux was back in his hometown of Montreal on Wednesday night for the opening game of the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament and was welcomed with a thundering standing ovation at the Bell Centre.

The 4 Nations Face-Off opened with a standing ovation from the crowd at Montreal's Bell Centre -- but it wasn't for a player in the tournament. Those deafening cheers rained down for Mario Lemieux.

With far too many years without best-on-best hockey, it only makes sense that the sport’s heroes would be welcomed by the sound of roaring fans desperate for the international game’s return.