McDavid opens scoring with sweet backhand against U.S. in 4 Nations

Forward gives Canada 1-0 lead in 1st period

USA@CAN: McDavid tucks in backhand for opening goal

By Anna Kulesa
@akulesa_ NHL.com Staff Writer

Connor McDavid was all gas no brakes in front of the Canadian crowd on Saturday.

The Canada forward opened the scoring against the United States with a backhand goal during the 4 Nations Face-Off at Bell Centre in Montreal.

In the first period, McDavid received the puck at center ice while breaking towards the U.S. zone. He then beat out U.S. defenseman Charlie McAvoy and went top shelf with a backhand past goalie Connor Hellebuyck to give Canada a 1-0 lead.

Bell Centre erupted as McDavid celebrated with his teammates.

Cameras captured the perfect picture of the Canadian star’s celebration.

It was McDavid’s first goal of the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament.

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