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Nathan MacKinnon says Canada was ‘better team’ despite overtime gold loss to USA

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As expected, Team Canada was not happy standing on the ice receiving their silver medals in Milan after Jack Hughes’ overtime game-winner to give Team USA gold. 

Canadian star Nathan MacKinnon made an interesting comment after the game that sparked debate on social media. 

“You be the judge of who was the better team today,” the Team Canada assistant captain and Colorado Avalanche star said, via the Canadian Press.

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Nathan MacKinnon looks on ice

Nathan MacKinnon #29 of Team Canada look dejected following the Men’s Gold Medal match between Canada and the United States on day 16 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on Feb. 22, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

MacKinnon seemingly implied that Canada was the better team despite the result. Sure, they outshot the U.S., 42-28, and they were certainly in control of the puck more throughout the three periods in Milan. 

It even took some heroics from Team USA goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to keep the game tied at one goal apiece, including a miraculous stick save on Devon Toews point-blank chance in the second period. 

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But there were also a few miscues from Canada, and MacKinnon had a major one with 10:50 left in the third period. Hellebuyck was completely beat when the puck was swung over to MacKinnon, who had a wide-open net to work with. All he had to do was put it between the pipes and Canada would’ve taken a 2-1 lead. 

Instead, his shot hit the short side of the net, and Team USA caught a break as one of the best goalscorers in the world was denied by his own error. It’s one of those moments where MacKinnon may be thinking, “What if?” considering how the game ended. 

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Nathan MacKinnon, Connor Hellebuyck during Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Figure Ice Hockey final match Canada vs United States at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan on Feb. 22, 2026. (Foto Olimpik/NurPhoto)

With both sides stuck in a draw after three periods, the Olympic overtime rules are that of the NHL regular season – 3-on-3 sudden death hockey. For Team USA, this format benefitted them considering what was happening in the second and third periods, with Canada handling them on both ends of the ice. 

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But MacKinnon once again made a grave mistake in overtime, as it didn’t seem he was anticipating defenseman Zach Weresnki flying into him in the offensive zone after Hughes pushed the puck up into Canada’s zone. 

MacKinnon could’ve charged harder on the puck, but Werenski came away with it instead and slung it over for Hughes, who buried it past Jordan Binnington for the golden goal. 

Nathan MacKinnon looks on ice

Silver medalist Nathan MacKinnon of Team Canada shows dejection during the medal ceremony following the Men’s Gold Medal match between Canada and the United States on day 16 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on Feb. 22, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

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So, while stats and other metrics may say Team Canada was the better team on the ice, it only matters in key moments. And, of course, the scoreboard at the final whistle. 

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As Team USA celebrates their first Olympic gold medal since the 1980 miracle-on-ice in Lake Placid, Team Canada can only head back to their respective cities thinking about what went wrong in the end. 

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Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital.

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Full list of award winners, player of the match, scorecard & records

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Chennai Super Kings finally opened their account in the IPL 2026 points table with a win over the Delhi Capitals on April 11. The Men in Yellow scored 212/2 and then bowled their opponents out for 189 to win the contest by 23 runs.

Sanju Samson and Jamie Overton were the architects of CSK’s victory against DC at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Samson’s century powered CSK to a 200+ total in the first innings, and then Overton’s four-wicket haul ensured that DC could not chase the target.

It was a memorable Saturday evening for the CSK fans, and here’s a look at the scorecard, top stats and award winners from the game.

CSK vs DC IPL 2026 scorecard

Sanju Samson returned to form and played an extraordinary innings of 115 runs off just 56 balls. The CSK opener became the first batter to score a hundred in this year’s IPL tournament. Ayush Mhatre supported him well with a 36-ball 59 before he was retired out.

Axar Patel was the only Delhi Capitals bowler to take a wicket in the game. The DC captain dismissed opposition skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad caught out in the seventh over of the first innings.

Pathum Nissanka provided a great start to the Delhi Capitals once again. The Sri Lankan opener amassed 41 runs off 24 deliveries, hitting four fours and two sixes. The rest of the DC top-order could not contribute much, but Tristan Stubbs fought like a lone warrior, scoring 60 off 38.

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Jamie Overton and Anshul Kamboj united forces to wreck the DC batting lineup. Overton bagged four wickets, while Kamboj finished with three as CSK bowled DC out for 189 in 20 overs.

CSK vs DC IPL 2026 full list of award winners

Sanju Samson won the award for smacking the most fours in the contest. Opening the batting for the Chennai Super Kings, Samson hit 15 fours. He also won the Super Striker award for scoring runs at an electric strike rate of 205.36.

Here is the complete list of award winners from the game between CSK and DC at Chepauk:

Player of the Match: Sanju Samson (115 off 56)

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Super Striker of the Match: Sanju Samson (SR of 205.36)

Super Sixes of the Match: Sanju Samson (4 sixes)

Most Fours in the Match: Sanju Samson (15 fours)

Most Dot Balls in the Match: Jamie Overton (13 dot balls)

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CSK vs DC IPL 2026 stats and records

Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Jamie Overton registered the best bowling figures (4/17) by any bowler in IPL 2026 so far. Here are some other top stats and records emerging from this game:

  1. Chennai Super Kings ended their six-match losing streak at Chepauk by defeating the Delhi Capitals.
  2. CSK maintained their 100% win record while defending a 200+ target against DC.
  3. Sanju Samson now has an IPL century for three different franchises – Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals.
  4. This was CSK’s only second win in an IPL match without MS Dhoni in the playing squad.