BOSTON — Team Canada raised the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off championship trophy on Thursday night after a thrilling 3-2 overtime win over Team USA. After team captain Sidney Crosby was given the trophy and lifted it over his head,

The Pittsburgh Penguins may have captain Sidney Crosby in the lineup Saturday when they face the Washington Capitals at PPG Paints Arena. Or maybe not. Penguins coach Mike Sullivan and Crosby missed practice after flying back to Pittsburgh Friday morning from Boston with Penguins assistant coach David Quinn following Team Canada’s thrilling 3-2 overtime win over Team USA Thursday night in the championship of the Four Nations Face-Off.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau basked in the geopolitical thrill of victory Thursday night, celebrating Canada’s 3-2 overtime win over team USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off final with a jab at President Donald Trump.

It’s the dream scenario,” said 23-year-old Matt Boldy, who starred for the U.S. when the Americans beat Canada to win gold at the 2021 World Juniors on Canadian soil. “It’s the biggest game that I think I’ve ever played in my whole life.

Canada captain Sidney Crosby, right, hoists the trophy after defeating the United States following an overtime period of the 4 Nations Face-Off championship hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Boston.

Nations Face Off Championship tournament will conclude with a championship showdown between Auston Matthews and Matthew Tkachuk’s USA squad and Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby’s Canada club at Boston’s TD Garden.

Boston, MA, USA; [Imagn Images direct customers only] Team Canada forward Sidney Crosby (87) lifts the 4 Nations Face-Off trophy after winning against Team USA in overtime during the 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey championship game at TD Garden.

Sidney Crosby’s golden goal in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, clinched the gold medal for Team Canada in the 2010 Winter Olympics. On Thursday, Connor McDavid had his golden goal moment to seal Team Canada’s victory in the Four-Nations championship game to beat the United States 3-2 in overtime in Boston.

Much-maligned Team Canada goalie Jordan Binnington proved that he was the right choice for his country’s 4 Nations Face-Off goalie job with a scintillating performance Thursday night against Team USA at TD Garden in Boston.

Following the Boston Bruins' 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins, one of the team's veterans with over a decade in Boston didn't hesitate to send a clear message after defeating Sidney Crosby's squad.

Boston Bruins head coach Joe Sacco released a statement in reaction to Brad Marchand's troubling injury exit in the 2024-25 NHL season game against Sidney Crosby's Pittsburgh Penguins.

Hockey fans witnessed an all-time classic on Thursday night in the 4 Nations Final. Team Canada and Team USA went back and forth all night long. However, it was Team Canada that emerged victorious from the 4 Nations Final in Boston.