One can debate whether Sidney Crosby is still the NHL's best player, but judging by jersey sales, he's still the most popular.
The Pittsburgh Penguins captain topped the list of the league's most purchased sweaters from 2018-19 after finishing second to Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews in 2017-18.
Here are the top 15 best-sellers from last season:
Have a look at the top-selling jerseys from the 2018-19 season, presented by @NHL_Shop and @Fanatics.
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Notably, two members of the Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues cracked the list, while veteran goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury remained popular, boasting the fourth-most sold jersey after finishing third in 2017-18.
Alex Ovechkin rose from fifth to second this past season on the strength of a 51-goal campaign and his NHL-record eighth "Rocket" Richard Trophy.
Connor McDavid slipped from No. 2 to 10 despite a 116-point season after his Edmonton Oilers missed the playoffs for the second straight year.
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