USA vs Canada Hockey Live Score: McDavid’s Overtime Heroics Seal Epic 3-2 Win
The USA vs Canada hockey live score lit up social media tonight as Connor McDavid buried a jaw-dropping overtime goal to give Canada a 3-2 victory in the 4 Nations Face-Off final. In a game that had everything—bone-crunching hits, clutch saves, and a controversial no-call—McDavid proved why he’s “McJesus” with a highlight-reel winner at 3:45 of OT. Here’s how the chaos unfolded.
Game Breakdown: From Binnington’s Heroics to McDavid’s Magic
First Period: USA Strikes First
- 7:32: USA 1-0 – Jake Sanderson’s slapshot deflected off Drew Doughty’s skate past Jordan Binnington.
- Canada’s Response: Outshot USA 14-8 but couldn’t solve Alex Nedeljkovic, who robbed Mitch Marner twice.
Second Period: Canada Fights Back
- 15:11: Canada 1-1 – McDavid zipped a no-look pass to Marner, who buried it top shelf.
- Penalty Drama: USA’s Brady Tkachuk avoided a major for elbowing Doughty, sparking outrage.
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Third Period: Edge-of-Seat Tension
- 3:20: USA 2-1 – Trevor Zegras sniped a power-play goal after a questionable tripping call on Cale Makar.
- 18:59: Canada 2-2 – Doughty redeemed himself with a rocket from the blue line, forcing OT.
Overtime: McDavid’s Moment
- 3:45: McDavid dangled through three defenders, tucking a backhand past Nedeljkovic. Cue bedlam.
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Key Stats & Highlights
- Shots: CAN 34 – 28 USA
- Power Plays: USA 1/3, CAN 0/2
- Binnington’s Redemption: 30 saves, including a breakaway stop on Auston Matthews in OT.
- Sanderson’s Night: 1 assist, 4 blocked shots, and a game-high 27:18 ice time for Team USA.
“I blacked out and let my hands do the work,” McDavid laughed postgame. “Beating the U.S. never gets old.”
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Controversy & Chaos: The Calls (and No-Calls) That Defined the Game
- Tkachuk’s Elbow: A missed major on Doughty left Canada fuming. “That’s a suspension in the NHL,” argued analyst PK Subban.
- Makar’s Penalty: A soft tripping call led to Zegras’ go-ahead goal.
- OT Offside Review: A close call on McDavid’s zone entry had fans sweating before the goal stood.
4 Nations Face-Off: What This Win Means
Canada’s victory secures the inaugural 4 Nations title, but the rivalry is just heating up:
- Tournament MVP: McDavid (5 goals, 3 assists in 4 games).
- NHL Standings Impact: Stars like Matthews and Marner return to their clubs with momentum.
- 2026 Olympics Preview: This game was a tasty appetizer for Milano-Cortina.
Where to Watch Replays & Highlights
- U.S.: ESPN+ (full game) / NHL Network (highlights).
- Canada: Sportsnet, TSN.
- Global: NHL.tv.
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