Canada advances to face U.S. in final at 4 Nations Face-Off after holding off Finland [Video]

Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon have a history of stepping up in big moments.

Stanley Cup finals. Tight playoff series. Game 7s where everything is on the line.

With the pressure mounting to deliver on a different stage Monday afternoon, Canada’s dynamic offensive duo led the charge to help their country punch its ticket into the 4 Nations Face-Off final.

An old — and familiar foe — waits on deck.

McDavid and MacKinnon scored 46 seconds apart in the first period before the Canadians were forced to hold on late in a 5-3 victory over Finland that sets up a mouth-watering title game later this week against the United States in Boston.

“They set the tone right away,” Canadian captain Sidney Crosby said. “That’s what you need. Big plays from big-time players.”

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