In overtime, after a peppering of opportunities on both ends, Connor McDavid finally hit the dagger to send Canada to 4 Nations glory. 68 minutes of hard-nosed hockey—sealed by arguably the best player in the world. If it isn’t the storyline you asked for, it’s the one that makes the most sense.

The 4 Nations Face-Off championship was not in the cards for Team USA, as Team Canada's game-winning overtime goal gave the trophy to the neighbors of the north.

Off, an international tournament featuring Canada, Finland, Sweden and the United States, from Feb. 12 to 20. O Canada, you are the 4 Nations Face-Off champions. Canada beat Team USA 3-2 in overtime Thursday thanks to Connor McDavid's goal despite the U.