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McDavid had a goal and an assist for Canada in a 5-3 win over Finland at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday.

It was McDavid's second goal of the tournament. He opened the scoring early in the game after intercepting the puck at the Finnish blue line. McDavid brought it down low on the left wing, saw the defender backing off and ripped a quick shot that beat Kevin Lankinen blocker side. He was named the game's second star Monday. Canada may need him to rise to Player-of-the-Game status to beat the strong U.S. squad in the championship game on Thursday.

Crosby scored a goal and added an assist in Canada's 5-3 win over Finland at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday.

Crosby's goal went into the empty net to snuff out a late-game comeback for the Finns, who had drawn within one goal with two, 6-on-5 goals in 23 seconds. He continues to show fantastic chemistry with Nathan MacKinnon, and the addition of Sam Reinhart to Canada's top line took it over the top. The trio combined for three goals and four assists.

Reinhart picked up three assists for Canada in a 5-3 win over Finland at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday.

Reinhart slotted onto the top line with Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon, and the results were electric. Mack had two goals, and Sid put up a goal and an assist. The move is exactly what Reinhart needed to jump start his tourney. This looks like a trio that will stick together for Thursday's championship game against the U.S.

MacKinnon scored two goals in Canada's 5-3 win over Finland at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday.

MacKinnon's second goal pushed Canada up 4-0 in the second period. It was a one-timer off a pass from Sidney Crosby, who was below the goal line, and it forced Kevin Lankinen from the Finnish net. The goal also stood as the winner. MacKinnon was named the Player-of-the-Game for his work. He has shown real chemistry with line mate and fellow Nova Scotian, Sidney Crosby, and Florida's Sam Reinhart joined the trio Monday. The overall result was electric -- Crosby had a goal and an assist, and Reinhart put up three helpers.

McDavid scored Canada's lone goal in a 3-1 loss to the United States on Saturday at the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal.

McDavid broke into the zone fast, stepped wide and protected the puck from Charlie McAvoy. McDavid then lifted a backhand over Connor Hellebuyck's glove from the right side. It was a nice goal, and it earned him the game's third star, but McDavid had a frustrating night overall. He was hammered twice on big hits from McAvoy, and he struggled to get in sync with any wingers. There will be some line changes for Monday's game against Finland -- Canada needs to get this guy going.

Larkin had a goal and an assist Saturday in Team USA's 3-1 win against Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal.

Larkin's shot was near perfect. He broke in on a 2-on-1 with J.T. Miller in the second period and fired a blocker-side shot from the right circle past Jordan Binnington. Larkin earned the game's second star for his work. Team USA face Sweden on Monday night in Boston with a guaranteed spot in the final already secured.

Guentzel scored two goals in Team USA's 3-1 win Saturday over Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal.

Guentzel's first goal came on a low shot from the left circle at the midway point of the first period that went under Jordan Binnington's pad. It was a soft goal for the Canadian netminder to allow, and it tied the game at 1-1. Guentzel's second goal was an empty-netter. The winger was named the Player of the Game for his performance, and he now has three goals in two games in the tournament.

Zibanejad scored a goal Saturday for Sweden in a 4-3 overtime loss to Finland at the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal.

Zibanejad opened the scoring with a shot between the circles in the first period on a Finland defensive-zone turnover. He had six shots on net and three hits in the game. Zibanejad has had an off year in New York this season, but he had two goals and six assists in five games before the tournament and has carried over his hot play.

Lundell scored a goal for Finland in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over Sweden at the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal.

Lundell went five-hole on starter Filip Gustavsson off a pretty feed on a 2-on-1 in the first period. He had a big game -- he fired four shots, leveled three hits and blocked two shots. The 23-year-old Lundell might not have the fleetest feet, but he knows how to use his size, strength and smarts to control the ice. Playing in this best-on-best tourney will undoubtedly increase his confidence.

Barkov scored a goal for Finland on Saturday in a 4-3 overtime win over Sweden at the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal.

Barkov tapped in the game-tying goal on a net-front battle in the second period. The Finnish captain played 19:50 and finished with two shots, two blocked shots and one hit. Barkov had been held off the scoresheet in Finland's first game, but he had come into the tourney on a six-game, 11-point streak (three goals, eight assists).