On Feb. 21, Canada won 3-2 against the United States in the 4 Nations Face-Off. Canada scored three goals; one was by the Colorado Avalanche alternate captain and center, Nathan MacKinnon, in the first quarter. Then, a second goal was scored in the second period by Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett. Canada was able to take the title home after Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid scored the winning overtime goal.

USA was able to score two goals. One of them was by the Ottawa Senators captain and left winger Brady Tkachuk in the first quarter, which led to a second goal in the second period by Ottawa Senator and defenseman Jake Sanderson. 

Canada gained the title of the first country to win the 4 Nations Face-Off. Along with Canada and the USA, the tournament also involved Sweden and Finland. This event brought together everyone from around the country to celebrate their love for hockey.

The 4 Nations Face-Off serves as a “break” to all other hockey players not participating. Normally, during February, the National Hockey League hosts an All Star Game, which still gathers the best of the best to one arena. The only difference is that at the All Star Game, they are not fighting for their country’s title.  

The 4 Nations Face-Off was created as a preview to the 2026 Winter Olympics. Now that Canada has the title for 4 Nations, fans will have to wait and see if any of these four nations can claim gold at the 2026 Olympics at Milano Cortina.