United States goalie Connor Hellebuyck, left, gives up the winning goal to Canada's Connor McDavid (not shown) during an overtime period of the 4 Nations Face-Off championship hockey game, Thursday,

The 4 Nations Face-Off Final could come down to a battle between NHL Western Division Rivals Connor McDavid and Connor Hellebucyk.

It certainly felt like an ending in those moments after Connor McDavid’s dramatic snapshot from the slot eluded United States netminder Connor Hellebuyck in overtime of Thursday night's 4 Nations Face-Off championship final.

MONTREAL (AP) — Charlie McAvoy lined up Connor McDavid and delivered a textbook hit that sent the best hockey player in the world careening into the glass and down to the ice.

Team USA came up short in a thrilling 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada, but it wasn't the fault of Zach Werenski or Connor Hellebuyck.

Connor McDavid wins the NHL 4 Nations title for Canada with a game-winning goal to defeat Team USA on Thursday night.

The 4 Nations Face-Off championship lived up to the hype, but Connor McDavid shined the brightest when it mattered most, lifting Canada to a 3-2 OT victory over the USA.

Connor McDavid is the best hockey player on the planet. He proved as much with his game-winner against Team USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off final.

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 beat the United States 3-2 in overtime Thursday night to win the 4 Nations Face-Off. Highlights from the game:

Connor McDavid's OT winner lifted Canada to a 3-2 win over Team USA at the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game in Boston.