Connor McDavid makes his opinion on Team Canada captaincy for 4 Nations Face-Off crystal clear 

As Team Canada prepares for the 4 Nations Face-Off, one question has come up: who will be captain? With leaders like Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon and Sidney Crosby, the team has plenty of strong options. However, McDavid made his opinion clear when asked about the captaincy.

"Should be Sid (Sidney Crosby)," McDavid said. "That’s not even a question."

McDavid’s answer showed his respect for Crosby, who is regarded as one of hockey’s greatest leaders. Crosby has led Team Canada to gold medals at the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics and continues to be a key figure on the international stage.

The forward lineup includes three top players: Crosby, McDavid, and rising star Connor Bedard. While Bedard’s place isn’t set, his strong play could earn him a spot.

McDavid is expected to center a line with Zach Hyman and Mitch Marner. Crosby might play with Mathew Barzal and Sam Reinhart. On defense, Cale Makar and Devon Toews could be the top pair, but goaltending is still a question. Jordan Binnington, Stuart Skinner, and Adin Hill are all competing to start.

Crosby, MacKinnon, and Brad Marchand, all from Nova Scotia, have built strong bonds, especially during their tough summer practices in Halifax.

With Connor McDavid supporting Crosby for captain, it’s clear there is no debate within the team. As the tournament nears, Canada’s leadership and play will be closely watched.

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More details of the 4 Nations Face-Off scheduled in Feb

The 4 Nations Face-Off will take place from February 12 to 20, featuring teams from Canada, Finland, Sweden and the USA. Games will be held in Montreal (Bell Centre) and Boston (TD Garden), with tickets available starting October 29 for Montreal and October 30 for Boston.

In Montreal, Canada faces Sweden on February 12 at 8 PM ET, followed by USA vs. Finland on February 13. Finland plays Sweden on February 15 at 1 PM, and USA faces Canada later that day at 8 PM.

Boston hosts Canada vs. Finland on February 17 at 1 PM, followed by Sweden vs. USA at 8 PM. The Championship Game is set for February 20 at 8 PM. You can watch the games on TNT, ESPN, ABC in the US, and Sportsnet in Canada.

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Connor McDavid's impressive comeback play

Connor McDavid had a strong game for the Edmonton Oilers in their 3-2 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. He scored both of the Oilers' goals, giving them a 2-0 lead.

McDavid opened the scoring at 3:34 in the first period with a wrist shot. He added another goal at 2:30 in the second period on a power play. This goal came after a quick give-and-go with Leon Draisaitl.

Despite McDavid's efforts, the Oilers could not hold their lead as the Hurricanes rallied back and scored three goals. Connor McDavid showed his skill and speed, but it was not enough to win the game.