Team Canada Wins 4 Nations Face-Off with Thrilling OT Victory Over USA

Team Canada defeated Team USA 3-2 in overtime to claim the 4 Nations Face-Off championship at TD Garden in Boston.

The game was a rematch of their preliminary stage battle, where Canada fell 3-1 to the Americans. The intense rivalry, fueled by national pride, had fans on both sides fully engaged. Iconic landmarks lit up in support, with Toronto’s CN Tower and Montreal’s Olympic Stadium glowing red and white, while New York’s Empire State Building displayed red, white, and blue.

Game Recap

Nathan MacKinnon opened the scoring for Canada within the first five minutes, beating Connor Hellebuyck with a precise shot from the top of the faceoff circle. Thomas Harley and Sam Reinhart provided the assists.

Team USA responded late in the first period, as Brady Tkachuk tied the game off a feed from Auston Matthews. The second period saw Jake Sanderson put the Americans ahead with a rebound goal, assisted by Matthews and Zach Werenski. However, Sam Bennett equalized with a sharp shot over Hellebuyck’s shoulder, set up by Mitch Marner.

With the game locked 2-2 after regulation, overtime followed the five-on-five sudden death format. It only took Connor McDavid 8 minutes and 18 seconds to secure Canada’s championship victory, sealing the win in dramatic fashion.

Standout Performances

🏆 MVP: Nathan MacKinnon
🥅 Goaltending Hero: Jordan Binnington – 31 saves in the final, played all four games for Canada

For most of Team Canada, this was their first time receiving a medal in the national jersey, making the victory even more emotional. Sidney Crosby and Drew Doughty were the only players with prior Olympic experience.

As “O Canada” echoed through TD Garden, the once-booing American crowd fell silent. Each Canadian player took their turn hoisting the trophy, marking a memorable moment in international hockey.

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