Connor Bedard nearly forgot stick in Chicago Blackhawks debut - ESPN

Moments before playing his first NHL game, Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard almost forgot a crucial part of his debut.

Bedard, facing his idol, Pittsburgh Penguins veteran Sidney Crosby, exited the dressing room to join his teammates before realizing he forgot his hockey stick.

Playing in his long-awaited NHL debut seemed to add extra nerves for the 18-year-old, who smiled and then spun around while attempting to locate his equipment before heading back in the dressing room to pick it up.

Pregame jitters?