McDavid the hero as Canada bests U.S. 3-2 in OT to win 4 Nations Face-Off final

By Canadian Press on February 20, 2025.

BOSTON — 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 regulation for the Canadians. A stellar Jordan Binnington made 31 saves.

Brady Tkachuk and Jake Sanderson replied for the U.S, which got 24 stops from Connor Hellebuyck. Auston Matthews added two assists.

The game that had the North American sporting world’s attention was played against the backdrop of heightened political tensions between the countries.

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened sanctions and repeatedly mused — including Thursday on social media — about making his country’s northern neighbour and close ally the “51st state.”

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 20, 2025.

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