Canada defeated Team USA 3-2 in the championship game of the 4 Nations tournament, capping off a thrilling competition that saw both teams give it their all. The deciding goal was scored by Connor McDavid, who etched his name in Canadian hockey history.
The first two periods were evenly matched, with each team scoring a goal in each frame. Nathan MacKinnon led Canada’s scoring efforts, but Brady Tkachuk also made an impact, delivering several physical hits that set the tone for the game. Jake Sanderson scored the Americans’ goal in the second period, but Sam Bennett tied it back for Canada.
The third period was scoreless, with both teams relying on strong goaltending and defensive play to keep the game even. The tension built as the teams waited for the tournament-winning golden goal, which McDavid delivered to seal the victory.
This rematch came just five days after a heated 3-1 win by the U.S. over Canada in round-robin play, which was punctuated by several fights. Both teams had already secured spots in the final, with Canada beating Sweden and Finland en route to the championship game. The tournament replaced the NHL All-Star Game this year ahead of next year’s Winter Olympics.
Canada’s victory marked a historic win for McDavid and Team Canada, who will now look forward to competing in the Winter Olympics in Milan.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/live/4-nations-face-off-canada-beats-usa-in-ot-on-connor-mcdavid-goal-to-win-championship-game-000046431.html