Canada’s men’s team won the 4 Nations hockey tournament, beating the USA 3–2 in overtime in the final.

Who won 4 Nations hockey? 🏒

Quick Scoop

  • The inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off title was won by Team Canada.
  • They defeated Team USA 3–2 in overtime in the championship game.
  • The event was a high-intensity midseason tournament featuring Canada, USA, Sweden, and Finland.

How the Final Played Out

  • The final was a thriller that went to overtime, with Canada edging the U.S. 3–2.
  • Connor McDavid scored the overtime winner at 8:18, sealing the championship for Canada.
  • Canada’s goals in regulation came from Nathan MacKinnon and Sam Bennett.
  • For the USA, scorers included stars such as Matthew Tkachuk and Jake Sanderson in a back-and-forth battle.
  • Goalie Jordan Binnington was huge for Canada, making around 31 saves in the final.

Tournament Snapshot

  • Official name: 4 Nations Face-Off.
  • Teams: Canada, USA, Sweden, Finland.
  • Format: Short, intense midseason tournament with a round robin, then a final between the top two (Canada and USA).
  • The United States clinched its spot in the final early with strong round-robin wins, including a key victory over Canada.
  • Canada fought back later in the tournament, then took revenge in the final.

Standout Performers & Honors

  • Connor McDavid (Canada)
    • Scored the overtime championship-winning goal.
* Named **game MVP** in the final.
  • Nathan MacKinnon (Canada)
    • Scored in the final and was named tournament MVP.
  • Jordan Binnington (Canada)
    • Started all games for Canada and delivered a clutch 31-save performance in the final.

Forum & Fan Reactions

Fans on hockey forums and Reddit were buzzing after Canada’s win:

  • Many posts celebrated Canada “cementing its spot atop the hockey world” with this victory.
  • A viral thread highlighted that Canada defeated USA 3–2 in the final of the first 4 Nations Face-Off, with thousands of comments reacting in real time.
  • Fans praised Binnington’s goaltending and joked about him going into “Stanley Cup mode” for Canada.
  • Others compared the atmosphere to Vancouver 2010 , emphasizing how big the rivalry felt again.

“Canada has won the first edition of the 4-Nations Face Off, defeating USA 3–2 in the final” became one of the most upvoted fan headlines after the game.

Mini FAQ

Q: Is this the same as the World Cup or Olympics?
No. The 4 Nations Face-Off is a separate, NHL-driven midseason tournament with four powerhouse national teams.

Q: Which edition are we talking about?
We’re talking about the first (inaugural) 4 Nations Face-Off, which Canada won by beating the USA 3–2 in OT.

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