Team Canada defeats Sweden 4-3 in 4 Nations Face-Off opener

Team Canada triumphed over Team Sweden 4-3 in an exhilarating overtime match during the opening game of the 4 Nations Face-Off at the Bell Centre in Montreal. Nathan MacKinnon opened the scoring just 56 seconds into the game, followed by goals from Brad Marchand and Mark Stone, helping Canada maintain a lead despite Sweden's efforts to equalize with third-period goals from Adrian Kempe and Joel Eriksson Ek. Sidney Crosby, contributing with three assists, played a pivotal role in the victory, while Jordan Binnington was solid in net, stopping 23 of 26 shots. The tournament marks a significant event for international hockey, being the first best-on-best competition since 2016. In other news, Canada’s U-17 women’s soccer team secured its first win at the Costa Cálida MIMA Cup with a 3-0 victory over Scotland, highlighted by two goals from Adalyn Fairweather and a penalty from Gabriela Istocki. The Canadian teams are showcasing their talent on the international stage across multiple sports, generating excitement for fans.