Connor McDavid gets the golden goal for Team Canada
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Well folks, it's all settled. Connor McDavid has won the 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament for Team Canada.
According to Yahoo, The goal was reminiscent of the golden goal McDavid's Canadian teammate Sidney Crosby scored 15 years earlier in the gold medal match of the 2010 Olympics. Every player was invested in the game, and Canada had only survived to that point because of an unreal performance by goaltender Jordan Binnington in overtime.
Canada went on to strike first with a Connor McDavid goal, but the U.S. went on to score in every period for a thrilling 3-1 win. The loss didn't stop Canada from making the final, thanks to wins over Sweden and Finland, setting up a winner-take-all matchup with all the pressure of an Olympic final. Both players and fans completely latched their emotions to a completely new tournament, and the result was some top-tier hockey in the middle of the NHL season.
Now, Edmonton Oilers can move into the rest of the regular season with confidence knowing their captain gets a taste of what sweet victory feels like.
Connor McDavid looked quiet for most of the night, being held off the score sheet by stellar defending by the Americans.
But, when push came to shove, McDavid found himself in a beautiful spot, capping off the last goal of the 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament.
With this win, Canada retains the crown of hockey and hold bragging rights for years to come.
Despite the trash talk, tarrifs, and BS -- this is Canada's game.
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