‘Maple Magic!’: Hockey world erupts after Canada’s win over Sweden
Though we’re only one game into the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off, the lone showdown lived up to every expectation, particularly for fans of the red and white.
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How sweet it is!
Though we’re only one game into the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off, the lone showdown lived up to every expectation, particularly for fans of the red and white.
Canada took the tournament’s opening game with a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory over Sweden, showcasing everything fans hoped to see in the return of best-on-best hockey.
The ageless wonder Sidney Crosby turned back the clock with three assists, Mitch Marner scored one of the biggest goals of his career to win it in OT, and Sweden put up a heck of a fight, rallying back after being down two goals on two separate occasions. It was the sort of showcase of international talent that hockey fans have been waiting for.
With all the fireworks surrounding the opening showdown, fans reacted appropriately, taking to social media to cheer on Canada after they secured their first win of the tournament.
Here are some of the best reactions from an electric opener.
