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What we learned about Team Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off ahead of Milano-Cortina Olympics

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It took Connor McDavid alone in the slot, a pass from Mitch Marner, and a puck past one of the best goaltenders in the world for an entire nation to exhale. No. 97 with the A on his sweater ended it in overtime for Canada on Thursday night, securing the 4 Nations Face-Off championship title with … Read more

McDavid snaps overtime winner as Canada trumps United States in 4 Nations Face-Off final

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Connor McDavid scored at 8:18 of overtime as Canada defeated the United States 3-2 in a riveting 4 Nations Face-Off final Thursday. The Edmonton Oilers captain took a pass off from Mitch Marner in front ripped a shot past Connor Hellebuyck to set off wild celebrations. Nathan MacKinnon and Sam Bennett had the goals in … Read more

Connor McDavid scores in OT to give Canada 3-2 win over U.S. in 4 Nations Face-Off final

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By Staff The Associated Press Posted February 20, 2025 11:39 pm Updated February 20, 2025 11:50 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Connor McDavid scored at 8:18 of overtime in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game to give Canada a 3-2 victory over the United States on Thursday night … Read more

4 Nations Face-Off just the latest in long history of memorable international hockey competitions

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Descrease article font size Increase article font size The 4 Nations Face-Off has already delivered an instant classic international hockey game with the fight-filled preliminary round matchup between the United States and Canada last week in Montreal. 1:48 National pride on display at Canada’s 4 Nations Face-Off opener Previous Video Next Video The U.S.-Canada rematch … Read more

Canada advances to face U.S. in final at 4 Nations Face-Off after holding off Finland

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Canada is off to the 4 Nations Face-Off final. An old — and familiar foe — waits on deck. Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon scored 46 seconds apart in the first period, and Canada held on late to beat Finland 5-3 on Monday afternoon to set up a mouth-watering title game later this week against … Read more

Tkachuk brothers lead American rout of Finland at 4 Nations Face-Off

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Matthew and Brady Tkachuk each scored twice as the United States thumped Finland 6-1 in the countries’ 4 Nations Face-Off opener Thursday in Montreal. Matt Boldy and Jake Guentzel also added a goal and an assist each for the Americans, who got 20 saves from Connor Hellebuyck. Zach Werenski chipped in three assists, while Jack … Read more

Marner snipes OT winner, Crosby dazzles as Canada fends off Sweden in 4 Nations Face-Off opener

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Mitch Marner scored at 6:06 of 3-on-3 overtime as Canada edged Sweden 4-3 to open the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament Wednesday. The Toronto Maple Leafs winger ended a back-and-forth extra period where both teams had plenty of chances to secure the win when he ripped a shot upstairs on Filip Gustavsson. Nathan MacKinnon, Brad Marchand … Read more

Sidney Crosby cleared to lead Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off after injury scare

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Sidney Crosby gingerly stepped on the ice. The television cameras perched in the stands followed his every move. A major injury concern ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, Canada’s captain gently stickhandled before firing some pucks on net. He was with his teammates for their first practice. Big questions also remained about the 37-year-old … Read more