Oilers captain Connor McDavid named to Canada’s 4 Nations Face-Off roster

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid celebrates his goal during second period NHL hockey action against the Ottawa Senators in Edmonton, Saturday, March 23, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh THE CANADIAN PRESS

The inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off is inching closer and closer and on Friday, powerhouse Canada announced its first six players for the tournament.

Led by Stanley Cup-winning coach Jon Cooper, Canada will look to maintain its dynasty in international best-on-best hockey.

Both Finland and Sweden released their first six players earlier Friday.

Here is a look at the first six players taking to the ice for Canada in February’s tournament:

Connor McDavid (Edmonton Oilers)
Nathan MacKinnon (Colorado Avalanche)
Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins)
Brad Marchand (Boston Bruins)
Brayden Point (Tampa Bay Lightning)
Cale Makar (Colorado Avalanche)

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