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Mitch Marner scores in overtime as Canada beats Sweden 4-3 in the 4 Nations Face-Off opener

Canada forward Mark Stone (61) celebrates his goal over Sweden with teammate Sidney Crosby (87) during the second period of 4 Nations Face-Off hockey action in Montreal, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

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MONTREAL (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon scored on the power play 56 seconds in off a no-look pass from Sidney Crosby, Mitch Marner got the overtime winner after Sweden rallied to tie it and Canada opened the 4 Nations Face-Off with a thrilling 4-3 victory on Wednesday night.

Marner scored at 6:06 of the 3-on-3 OT to help Canada escape without a loss that could prove decisive in such a short tournament.