MONTREAL (AP) — Canada’s absurdly talented power play did not take long to make a difference at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Wednesday night.

The NHL is trying something new this year in place of their annual All-Star Game, opting for what they're calling the 4 Nations Face-Off. The round-robin tournament—being played between four teams of NHLers from Canada,

There is no shortage of high-end talent on Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Hockey fans finally are able to be treated to a Canada lineup that boasts the best talent from the country. It's been nearly a decade since a true best-on-best international tournament occurred,

After missing Pittsburgh's final two games before the NHL break for the 4 Nations Face-Off, Sidney Crosby took part in Canada's first practice Monday and declared himself good to go. When it comes to a rare chance to play in an international tournament with the best players in the world,

Team Canada will have Pittsburgh Penguins superstar captain Sidney Crosby when they open the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament.

McDavid did play in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, but on an under-23 North American squad rather than for Team Canada. He captained a high-flying collection of the game’s preeminent talents like Nathan MacKinnon, Auston Matthews, Jack Eichel and the late Johnny Gaudreau.

Fans are finally going to be treated to some best-on-best hockey this week, putting together some dream combinations when the 4 Nations Face-Off begins on Wednesday.