Canada has beaten Team USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off in an overtime thriller, 3-2, Thursday night in Boston. Connor McDavid scored the game winner to become a national hero and hockey legend. After dropping the first meeting against Team USA on Saturday in Montreal,

The result was the culmination of a midseason tournament that featured stars from Canada, Finland, Sweden and the United States — and a surprisingly political atmosphere.

Canada’s men’s hockey team defeated the USA 3-2 in overtime Thursday to capture the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off Championship as the NHL put on a show in the first edition of this midseason international tournament.

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The United States and Canadian hockey teams square off in the 4 Nations Face-Off final on Thursday. Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin represents the US.

Jordan Binnington makes 31 saves for Canada as squad exacts revenge on Team USA in a politically charged encounter.

The Athletic has live coverage of USA vs Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off Championship. BOSTON — There are only three players taking part in Thursday’s Canada-U.S. championship game at the 4 Nations Face-Off who can say it might not be the biggest international game of their lives.

It's hard to put a finger on the true stakes of Thursday night's 4 Nations Face-Off final in Boston. After all, this tournament didn't exist a year ago and, up until just about a week ago, was one people doubted anyone would care about -- including the players participating.

Canada can avenge its earlier loss to the USA in the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off in tonight's final. Find out the best ways to watch the game.

The Americans won the teams' round robin meeting but Canada has the historical edge vs. the USA in championship games of best-on-best tournaments.