The symbolism was unmistakable when Connor McDavid delivered the moment that kept Team Canada atop the podium to cap the NHL’s reintroduction to top-tier international competition at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Same countries. Same score. Another once-in-a-generation player delivering the dagger.

Connor McDavid and his wife, Lauren McDavid, shared a sweet moment after he scored the game-winning goal in overtime of Canada’s 3-2 win against the U.S. in the 4 Nations Face-Off final Thursday. The couple hugged while celebrating at TD Garden in Boston, as seen in a snapshot posted to Lauren’s Instagram Story.

While the 4 Nations Face-Off gave Connor McDavid the chance to play hero for his home country, the nine-day layoff may have put a dent in his NHL team's playoff push. After scoring the overtime, series-winning goal for Team Canada against the United States on Thursday,