Team Canada forward Connor McDavid (97) receives the Player of the game award from Marty Walsh executive director of the NHLPA after the win against Team USA during the 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey championship game at TD Garden. Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Connor McDavid had great comments after winning 4 Nations

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated Feb 21, 2025 8:03 AM ET

Connor McDavid scored the winning goal in overtime to give Canada the 4 Nations championship on Thursday night, and he delivered a good interview afterward.

McDavid, a three-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner, scored a little more than eight minutes into the overtime period to give Canada a 3-2 victory over the United States in the sudden death. Mitch Marner passed the puck into a wide open McDavid in the slot, and McDavid buried a wrist shot to beat Connor Hellebuyck and the US.

THERE IT IS! THE GAME WINNER! THE TOURNAMENT WINNER!

CONNOR MCDAVID HAS WON IT FOR CANADA!!! #4Nations pic.twitter.com/nDneA2e26K
— NHL (@NHL) February 21, 2025

McDavid was interviewed by ESPN after the win and shared how much the victory meant to his team.

“It means the world to our group as you can see. Everybody battled so hard all week. It was special,” McDavid said.

He was asked why the win meant so much even though the 4 Nations was just an exhibition.

“Because it’s best-on-best. It’s four great countries going at it … going against an amazing American team … you can’t ask for a better show than that,” McDavid said.

Connor McDavid: "It's a great game. It's a great sport. And I hope we put on a good show these last couple days and gained some fans. Ultimately, you can't ask for a better show than that." pic.twitter.com/t3lk4lYy5w
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) February 21, 2025

The tournament may have just been an exhibition, but you wouldn’t have known it based on the effort displayed by the players. They battled through injuries and gave their all like it was the Stanley Cup Playoff. Something magical happens when you put on the jersey to represent your country, as McDavid showed us.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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