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 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,

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.

There was outstanding goaltending on both sides, Connor Hellebuyck robbed Cale Makar with seconds left in regulation and Jordan Binnington thwarted Auston Matthews three times in overtime. And to top it off the best player world, Connor McDavid, beat the best goalie in the world, Hellebuyck, to seal the win.

President Donald Trump called the U.S. men's national ice hockey team before its championship game against Canada.

Team USA came close to giving the President and his supporters a sort of first MAGA world title, but ultimately fell short in overtime.

Canada’s 3-2 victory came after center Connor McDavid scored during overtime to clinch the win. Hockey lovers are looking forward to another matchup at the 2026 Olympics, where the Great White North beat the United States in 2002 and 2010.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau mocked President Donald Trump after Canada defeated the United States in the 4 Nations Face-Off game on Thursday. Trudeau and Trump have been trading barbs for months as the president continues to float adding Canada as the 51st state in the U.