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“It was much more popular than even we would have imagined - it was getting so much attention from our whole continent," 4 Nations MVP Nathan MacKinnon said. “The 4 Nations caught on fire. I’m sure everyone didn’t really know what to expect. Obviously questions about it being an All-Star Game, things like that. Obviously people didn’t really know the players' mindsets coming in, and rightfully so. You never really know. But guys took this very seriously when you represent your country."
Expectations shattered by 4 Nations Face-Off, Milan Olympics up next →
”A lot of stuff going on with Canada and the USA right now, and us playing against each other was kind of a perfect storm for our sport," said Nathan MacKinnon, who was selected the MVP of the new tournament with four goals in four games.
Canada wins over U.S. 3-2 after Connor McDavid scores in overtime in 4 Nations Face-Off →
