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Team USA came up short in a thrilling 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada, but it wasn't the fault of Zach Werenski or Connor Hellebuyck.

Team USA’s Connor Hellebuyck and Team Canada’s Jordan Binnington couldn’t be more opposite. Hellebuyck is calm, quiet and efficient in net and lets the play come to him.

The U.S. doesn’t have the best centres in the tournament. Canada has those in Connor McDavid and MacKinnon. The U.S. doesn’t have the kind of veteran, been-there-before leadership that Canada has. Team Canada can turn to Sidney Crosby or Drew Doughty or Marchand when need be because there isn’t much in their hockey lives they haven’t faced before.

BOSTON MA – Winnipeg fans are accustomed to the heroics of Connor Hellebuyck as are his Jet teammates. As expected, the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament has opened some more eyes to the greatness of the two-time Vezina Trophy winner.

(AP Photo/Charles Krupa) United States goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) skates away after an overtime loss to Canada during the 4 Nations Face-Off championship hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Canada’s Sam ...

The 4 Nations Face-Off championship lived up to the hype, but Connor McDavid shined the brightest when it mattered most, lifting Canada to a 3-2 OT victory over the USA.

Connor McDavid is the best hockey player on the planet. He proved as much with his game-winner against Team USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off final.

Canada beat the United States 3-2 in the 4 Nations Face-Off behind star performances from McDavid and goalie Binnington.

Connor McDavid scored the overtime winner to give Canada a 3-2 victory over the United States in the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off tournament.