Connor McDavid wasn't the best player on the ice in the championship game of the 4 Nations Face-Off but he came through when it mattered most.
By his own admission, Connor McDavid didn't play well in the championship game of the 4 Nations Face-Off. But when the moment called for greatness, McDavid delivered.
And yet, the players clearly cared deeply about representing their respective countries to the best of their abilities. As a result, the action on the ice was fast-paced and tremendously entertaining. "I just hope Canada's proud," said head coach Jon Cooper. "Because every player in that room is proud to be a Canadian. We needed a win. Not only our team but Canada needed a win. The players bared that on their shoulders and they took it seriously. This one was different. This wasn't a win for themselves. This was a win for 40+ million people. The guys knew it and they delivered.
The U.S. replied before the end of the first when no one picked up Brady Tkachuk in front of the net. Matthews' wraparound attempt rolled off his stick but went right to Tkachuk, who chipped it past Jordan Binnington. With six minutes left in the second period, however, Mitch Marner and Sam Bennett stepped up with a gorgeous goal to knot the game at 2-2.
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