McDavid Dishes Three Helpers in Canada's Olympic Shutout
Connor McDavid wastes no time reminding the world why NHL stars belong back at the Olympics, threading three perfect assists in Canada's dominant Group A opener against Czechia. With No. 97 dictating play alongside Crosby and MacKinnon, the Canadians roll to a clean-sheet win that silences any early doubters about this stacked roster. Jordan Binnington stones 26 shots for the shutout, but it's McDavid's vision that sets the tone as Canada eyes gold in Milano Cortina.
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