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Mitch Marner’s OT magic for Canada could prove to be a stepping stone moment: Alberga’s Take

Regardless of how one feels about this 4 Nations Face-Off concept, indisputably, that was a big-time goal and moment for Mitch Marner on Wednesday night in overtime at the Bell Centre in Montreal against Sweden. For starters, it won his team and nati

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Published: 2 months ago

Trading Fraser Minten only makes sense if there is a significant upgrade

In this the magical time of year when every single player is rumoured to be coming to Toronto and every player not named Auston Matthews gets mentioned as a possible return, it’s worth taking a moment to look at the situation involving Fraser Minte

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Published: 2 months ago

4 Nations starts with a bang, plus the Red Sox grab a star

The Pulse Newsletter📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Hire a legend today. The sweaters were crisp. The vibe screamed “playoffs.” The game was even

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Published: 2 months ago

What Sidney Crosby said after his epic game for Team Canada

When the chips are on the line for Team Canada, Sidney Crosby always seems to deliver. He did it again last night with three huge assists to secure a 4-3 overtime win against Team Sweden in the opening game of the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal. It

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Published: 2 months ago

Mitch Marner shows off his clutch gene with OT winner for Canada

Who says Mitch Marner can’t perform in big games? Marner scored the overtime winner to lead Canada to a 4-3 win over Sweden to open the 4 Nations Face-Off. His idol Sidney Crosby showed off his patience, and Marner took care of the rest with this a

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Published: 2 months ago

Mitch Marner gets his star turn at 4 Nations, 'oozes confidence' for Team Canada

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

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Published: 2 months ago

Thursday's FTB: We will always boo the Habs

And they will always boo the Leafs. Well, except for an OT winner, that is.

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Published: 2 months ago

Mitch Marner plays hero for Canada on big stage: ‘Pretty crazy’

Mitch Marner got his moment for Canada in the first game of the 4 Nations Face-Off. “That’s a big-time goal.”

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Published: 2 months ago

NHL Trade Talk Recap: Oilers, Canadiens, Maple Leafs & Flames

The post NHL Trade Talk Recap: Oilers, Canadiens, Maple Leafs & Flames appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. NHL Trade Talk Feb. 12: Team Canada wins in OT, Oilers goalie needs, Laine talks 4 Nations, and Dustin Wolf Calder talk. The post NHL Trade

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Published: 2 months ago

Jon Cooper on Mitch Marner’s OT winner for Team Canada: “A big-time player making a big-time play at a big-time moment… Mitch can do it all”

After Team Canada’s 4-3 overtime win over Team Sweden, head coach Jon Cooper discussed Mitch Marner’s overtime winner, Sidney Crosby’s first-star performance, experiencing best-on-best international hockey from behind the bench, Jordan Binningt

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Published: 2 months ago

McDavid endorses 10-minute overtime after Canada beats Sweden

Mitch Marner authored his own historic moment when he buried the overtime winner for Canada against Sweden in the opener of the 4 Nations Face-Off. But if that game had been played under normal NHL rules, Marner’s goal never would have happened.

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Published: 2 months ago

Canada tops Sweden in thrilling 4 Nations opener

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 nigh

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Published: 2 months ago