Crosby’s three assists included the overtime helper to Mitch Marner, which secured the win. Canada has now won its last 26 games with Crosby in the lineup, a streak that dates back 15 years. “It’s no coincidence, his record when he’s wearing a Canadian jersey,” said head coach Jon Cooper postgame.

What else can you say about Sidney Crosby and what he has down for the sport in Canada? At age 37, he continues to show he is the best player in the world, especially at these best-on-best International hockey events.

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.