Connor McDavid speaks on Team Canada's near collapse vs Finland, final matchup against USA
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Team Canada just barely held on for a 5-3 win over Team Finland to clinch their place in the 4 Nations Faceoff final against Team USA, and after the game Connor McDavid spoke on their near collapse as well as previewing the next game.
Connor McDavid's linemates were changed up before today's game after mixed results with Mitch Marner. It seemed to work today, as the Oilers captain got Canada on the board first yet again - but then they almost blew it.
Connor McDavid speaks on near collapse vs Finland, previews Team USA matchup
Team Canada needed to win today's game in regulation to earn the rematch vs the USA, and for most of the game, it seemed a sure victory for Canada. Finland then stormed back to bring the deficit to one in the third period, making it a little too close for comfort.
In his post game interview, Connor McDavid said the last few minutes were ugly, and that Team Canada needs to be better at closing out games.
It was ugly. Ugly way to end the game, for sure. Closer than we would've liked, but I thought that for 16-15 minutes there we did a great job just kinda wasting time. But it got close for sure.
Starts haven't been the issue for our group, we've been great off the start. But again, we let them back in late. But we found a way to get a win, and that's all that matters. It sets up a great one on Thursday.
- Connor McDavid
Starts haven't been the issue for our group, we've been great off the start. But again, we let them back in late. But we found a way to get a win, and that's all that matters. It sets up a great one on Thursday.
- Connor McDavid
Additionally, McDavid spoke about the team's attitude toward their rematch with Team USA on Thursday - laser focused, and ready to take them back on. McDavid has spoken about the need for more international hockey, and he's putting on a show.
Yeah, it's really exciting obviously, but it's still a ways away. Enjoy this one, we'll be ready for a big one Thursday.
Connor McDavid has shown up to be a superstar for Canada in this tournament, as was expected from the best player in the NHL. With incredible efforts on goals to begin the last two games, McDavid looks on a mission to win for Canada.
Thursday's final between Canada and the USA will be one of the most highly anticipated hockey games of the decade.
Hopefully the players can live up to the expectations they set in their last game, and Canada comes home with the win.
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