Boston: TD Garden erupted in a loud howl as Connor McDavid’s smooth shot went straight into the net and the North American rivals won over the USA yet again. O Canada played in the background as the American ice hockey fans left the Garden and their Northern neighbors celebrated their miraculous victory in a nail-biting overtime war. And of course, kudos to Jon Cooper’s adaptive strategy!
Offense leads the game, but defense helps it win. But defense is a mere catalyst, and offense will always play tricks. Something similar was the case as the offensive firepower of Canada locked horns with the defensive clinic that is the USA. The result? A 3-2 overtime win for the Canadians. The anticipation built over nine years, the last…