Marner secured a huge 4 Nations victory for Canada on Wednesday, reinforcing his standing in the larger hockey universe.

Nathan MacKinnon scored on the power play 56 seconds in off a no-look pass from Sidney Crosby, Mitch Marner got the overtime winner after Sweden rallied to tie it and Canada opened the 4 Nations Face-Off with a thrilling 4-3 victory on Wednesday night.

No games were scheduled for Friday, but Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid and the rest of Team Canada hit the ice for practice. Later in the day, McDavid's wife, Lauren, posted about her date on Instagram.

Nashville Predators forwards Filip Forsberg and Gustav Nyquist lost while playing for Sweden against Canada on Wednesday.

Crosby skated on his own on Thursday, two days after getting tangled up during Pittsburgh's game against New Jersey.

NHL analyst Matteo Giuliano urges the Toronto Maple Leafs to let Mitch Marner walk in free agency and replace him with another All-Star.

Wednesday's 2024 4 Nations Face-Off opener between Canada and Sweden encapsulated every ingredient of high-octane hockey.  Those that perceived the event as an

Canada and Sweden traded chances back and forth, skating up and down the ice for 3-on-3 overtime that provided dazzling entertainment in the opener of the 4 Nations Face-Off. By the time Mitch Marner scored the winner for Canada,

Mitch Marner scored the game winner in overtime as Canada beat Sweden 4-3 despite surrendering a two-goal lead

Sidney Crosby assisted on three of Team Canada's four goals, including the game-winner to Mitch Marner in overtime, en route to a 4-3 OT victory over Sweden to begin the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off tournament on Wednesday in Montreal.

Sidney Crosby got a sellout crowd roaring with a no-look pass to Nathan MacKinnon for a slam dunk power-play goal in the first minute. Then he sent Canada fans home happy by assisting on Mitch Marner's overtime winner.