Canada edges Sweden 4-3 in OT at Four Nations

Canada’s hockey team opened the Four Nations tournament with a hard-fought 4-3 overtime victory over Sweden, a result that set a brisk and electric tone for the event. Nathan MacKinnon wasted no time, scoring in the opening minute to give the Canadians the initial lead. The momentum continued when Brad Marchand found the back of the net in the first period, pushing the advantage to 2-0 before the period was finished. Sweden answered when Jonas Brodin delivered a sharp pass that sparked a Swedish reply, and by the middle of the game Canada held a 3-1 cushion after Mark Stone extended the lead with a second-period goal. In the third period, Sweden pushed back with goals from Adrian Kempe and Joel Eriksson Ek, tightening the gap to one and fueling a tense finish. The game then moved into overtime, where Mitch Marner collected the decisive puck and guided Canada to a dramatic 4-3 win, sending the team and its fans into a rallying cheer as the clock emptied. The match showcased Canada’s pace, depth, and players rising to the moment, even as Sweden pressed for an equalizer late in regulation and into the extra frame.