Well, McDavid, like other generational players before him, I mean, there are years when everything goes right for a team, guys have career years, goalie gets hot, and hey, guess what, you have McDavid there doing his thing.  

In Crosby's 3rd season, his team goes to the finals, next season, they win the Cup.

To quote J to the R O C, it could happen to you cuz it happened to me, with accompaniment from Detroit Velvet Smooth, aka DVS.