The 4 Nations Face-Off crowned its inaugural champion on Thursday. Fittingly, it took a sudden death overtime session between Canada and the United States to declare a winner. Connor McDavid scored at the 8:18 mark of overtime to give Canada a 3-2 victory over the United States. [AP]
For many fans, Mike Lange was the gateway into the Pittsburgh Penguins fandom. His colorful goal calls, combined with his knowledge of the game, made him an everlasting fan favorite. As Gretz eloquently puts it, Lange’s presence in the broadcasting booth is just as important as any of the on-ice accomplishments throughout franchise history.