The Boston Bruins completed a stunning three-team trade with the Edmonton Oilers and New Jersey Devils, shipping away a key teammate of Brad Marchand to join Connor McDavid.

The symbolism was unmistakable when Connor McDavid delivered the moment that kept Team Canada atop the podium to cap the NHL’s reintroduction to top-tier international competition at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Same countries. Same score. Another once-in-a-generation player delivering the dagger.

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.

Canada beat the United States 3-2 in the 4 Nations Face-Off behind star performances from McDavid and goalie Binnington.

The U.S. and Canada met in a senior men's hockey championship game for the first time since the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

Team Canada star Connor McDavid dropped a bold confession after scoring the title-clinching overtime goal in the 4 Nations Final vs Team USA.

Connor McDavid scored at 8:18 of overtime in the 4 Nations Face ... reminded the players that they were playing for the memory of former Boston College and Calgary Flames star Johnny Gaudreau, who was killed by a drunk driver while bicycling in New Jersey ...

Connor McDavid scored the overtime winner to give Canada a 3-2 victory over the United States in the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off tournament.

Normally the NHL is coming out of the dog days of the regular season in late February as teams begin the final push for a playoff berth.