Nathan MacKinnon shone in the 4 Nations Face-Off, scoring twice, while Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid contributed with a goal and an assist each, leading Canada to a 5-3 victory over Finland. Canada took an early 4-0 lead with Brayden Point also finding the net and Sam Reinhart assisting thrice. Goalkeeper Jordan Binnington made 23 saves, holding off a late Finnish surge. Despite Finland closing the gap to one goal in the final moments, Crosby sealed the game with an empty-netter.