Nathan MacKinnon Named 4 Nations Face-Off MVP

Nathan MacKinnon was named MVP of the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament after leading Team Canada to a 3-2 overtime victory against Team USA. MacKinnon scored the opening goal in the championship game and led the tournament with four goals overall. Despite an initial lead by Team USA, thanks to goals from Brady Tkachuk and Jake Sanderson, Canada equalized with a goal from Sam Bennett. Connor McDavid scored the decisive overtime winner, securing Canada's first international best-on-best tournament win in men's hockey. This victory marked Canada's fourth consecutive win in such events, reaffirming their dominance in international hockey. The tournament may be a one-time event, as the NHL plans to bring back the World Cup of Hockey in 2028.