Canada hung on for a 5-3 victory over Finland Monday afternoon at TD Garden to tee up a high-profile championship bout with Team USA on Thursday, which will make for a riveting conclusion to a captivating tournament that has been more than the NHL could’ve ever asked for.
The best hockey player in the world, Connor McDavid, was outstanding today against Finland. I believe McDavid and his teammates had a clear goal: defeat Finland and earn a chance to get revenge against Team USA.
(AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Canada’s Connor McDavid (97) takes a shot against Finland’s Olli Maatta during the first period of a 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Canada celebrates after a goal by ...
Team Canada star Connor McDavid sent Sidney Crosby, Brad Marchand, and rest of the teammates a stern message ahead of Monday's do-or-die matchup with Finland.
This was McDavid's biggest moment in the spotlight, scoring the golden goal in overtime in the 4 Nations Face-Off 15 years after Sidney Crosby scored the golden goal in overtime for Canada at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. "I'm just really happy he scored," Crosby said. "He couldn't be more deserving an opportunity and that moment."
Hockey fans will get what we all wanted, Canada vs. Team USA on Thursday night in Boston. Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon ensured so with two points apiece on Monday.
Connor McDavid has played with different linemates throughout the 4 Nations Face-Off. Team Canada has struggled to find the right combination for him.