Team USA scored three goals in the opening four minutes of the third period to blow open a close game and pin a 6-1 loss on Finland Thursday night in the clubs’ 4 Nations Face-Off opener at Bell Centre.

Connor Hellebuyck will start for Team USA when they begin play at the 4 Nations Face-Off against Finland on Thursday. The United States officially named Hellebuyck their No. 1 following Wednesday's practice -- a mammoth session that lasted well over an hour.

The United States began its 4 Nations Face-Off campaign with a decisive 6-1 win over Finland in Montreal. Finland struck first midway through the first period as Henri Jokiharju beat Connor Hellebuyck from a tight angle.

Connor Hellebuyck is set to start in net for the United States in its opening game of the 4 Nations Face-Off against Finland on Thursday night. USA Hockey said Wednesday that the Winnipeg Jets goaltender would get the nod a few minutes after coach Mike Sullivan foreshadowed an announcement.

Connor McDavid, taking a Mitch Marner pass, scored on a wrist shot from the slot at 8:18 of overtime to lift Canada to a 3-2 win, beating goalie Connor Hellebuyck to capture the 4 Nations Faceoff championship for Canada at the Garden.

Canada opened the scoring within five minutes of the first period. Colorado Avalanche alternate captain Nathan MacKinnon fired a deep shot that somehow snuck past Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck.

Behind a strong effort by Connor Hellebuyck and a tremendous game by the defense in front of him, Team USA snapped Canada’s 26-game best-on-best winning steak and earn itself a spot in the finals of the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off.

Oettinger will serve as a backup to Connor Hellebuyck for the United States in its opening game of the 4 Nations Face-Off against Finland on Thursday night.

It took more than 60 minutes to decide the winner of the 4 Nations Face-Off. After several huge saves by Jordan Binnington at one end, Connor McDavid was left all alone in in the slot and his shot beat Connor Hellebuyck over the glove,

Just over eight minutes into overtime, Canadian star Connor McDavid sent one past Team USA goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to secure a 3–2 win and a 4 Nations Face-Off title for Canada. THERE IT IS! THE GAME WINNER!

Team USA came up short in a thrilling 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada, but it wasn't the fault of Zach Werenski or Connor Hellebuyck.

Connor McDavid, taking a Mitch Marner pass, scored on a wrist shot from the slot at 8:18 of overtime to lift Canada to a 3-2 win, beating goalie Connor Hellebuyck to capture the 4 Nations Faceoff championship for Canada at TD Garden.