The Next Ones: Gretzky flies in to watch Matthews vs. McDavid

You know it's a hot ticket when the greatest of all time wants to be in the house.

That's the case for Tuesday's game in Toronto between Connor McDavid's Oilers and Auston Matthews' Maple Leafs, as Wayne Gretzky himself couldn't stay away from the NHL's new marquee matchup.

Gretzky says he flew to watch McDavid vs Matthews tonight. Said when he went head to head with Mario Lemieux, he was always very fired up.

- Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) November 1, 2016

Gretzky said he fully expects McDavid and Matthews to put on a show, or at least try to.

"All eyes will be on those two kids," Gretzky said. "From my perspective, the best athletes want to be in those positions."

"Both those kids understand their scenario & responsibility with their team & city." #TheGreatOne on @AM34 & @cmcdavid97 #EDMvsTOR pic.twitter.com/5EFR8TqaRG

- Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) November 1, 2016

Entering Tuesday's action, McDavid leads the NHL with 12 points, while Matthews has recorded 10 of his own. Both have clearly been impressive enough to attract The Great One's attention.

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