Canada’s absurdly talented power play did not take long to make a difference at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Wednesday night. With Sweden’s William Nylander in the penalty box for high-sticking, Connor McDavid got the puck to Sidney Crosby,

After falling in Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final last June, center has been electrifying in tournament BOSTON -- Forty-eight hours after calling Connor McDavid “the best player in the League,” Nathan MacKinnon laughed Wednesday when asked why he felt that way.

Nathan MacKinnon scored twice. Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist. Sidney Crosby flipped in an empty-netter from center ice after

Nathan MacKinnon scored twice. Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist. Sidney Crosby flipped in an empty-netter from center ice

The NHL is trying something new this year in place of their annual All-Star Game, opting for what they're calling the 4 Nations Face-Off. The round-robin tournament—being played between four teams of NHLers from Canada,

Canada's absurdly talented power play did not take long to make a difference at the 4 Nations Face-Off. With Sweden's William Nylander in the penalty box for high-sticking, Connor McDavid got the puck to Sidney Crosby,

After falling in Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final last spring, forward has been electrifying in tournament BOSTON — Forty-eight hours after calling Connor McDavid “the best player in the league,” Nathan MacKinnon laughed Wednesday when asked why he felt that way.

That will come on Thursday night, after Canada — despite a late scare — beat Finland 5-3 at TD Garden to punch its ticket to the 4 Nations Face-Off final against the rival Team USA. Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon each had two points,

It took more than 60 minutes to decide the winner of the 4 Nations Face-Off. After several huge saves by Jordan Binnington at one end, Connor McDavid was left all alone in in the slot and his shot beat Connor Hellebuyck over the glove,

He has some help in Nathan MacKinnon and Connor McDavid, the next wave of Canadian generational players. He doesn't have to solely carry the load in the biggest games, the biggest moments, on the biggest stages.

Canada wins best-on-best tournament in overtime against the USA. Connor McDavid scores late in OT. Nathan MacKinnon wins tournament MVP.

Early goals from Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon set the stage. Here are the keys to the game, and what's next.