The Olympic Games came to a bitter end for Canada, in a breathtaking final they had to admit defeat to their major rivals from the USA 1:2 after overtime. It should only be a small consolation for Canadian superstar Connor McDavid that he was voted MVP of the tournament.
However, the attacker from the Edmonton Oilers earned it with his newly set Olympic record of 13 scorer points (2 goals, 11 assists). At the same time, the 29-year-old received the logical award for striker of the tournament.
The best goalie and best defender of the games in Milan were also chosen. The American Connor Hellebuyck (Winnipeg Jets) came out on top among the goalkeepers. In the final, the 32-year-old brought the Canadians to the brink of desperation and saved 41 shots.
New gold medalist Quinn Hughes from the Minnesota Wild emerged as the best defender. The defensive player from Orlando had 7 assists and scored the decisive goal in the 2-1 overtime win in the tough quarterfinals against Sweden.
