The Colorado Avalanche have three star talents playing at the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche/latest-news/avs-trio-has-big-time-chance-to-shine-for-canada-at-4-nations-face-off-tournament]. And in their own way, each Avs star has already made an impact for the Canadians. The Cheat Sheet discusses the leading Norris Trophy candidate, Cale Makar and his success s One star Avs player already on the scoresheet is Canadian superstar forward Nathan MacKinnon, who scored Canada's first goal [https://www.nhl.com/avalanche/news/nathan-mackinnon-4-nations-face-off-goal] -- and the first goal in 4 Nations Face-Off history -- in their 4-3 overtime victory over Sweden Wednesday night in Montreal. It was a gorgeous power play goal, set up perfectly by MacKinnon's fellow East Coast Canada superstar, Sidney Crosby. MacKinnon and fellow Avs superstar Cale Makar were expected to dominate at the 4 Nations, and they've started off the tournament looking excellent. Makar led all Canadian players and Swedish players in ice time in Wednesday's game, logging 28:06. Meanwhile, Avs blueliner Devon Toews was second in ice time, with 25:53 of ice time. And MacKinnon put the opposition on notice -- whether it's at even-strength or with the extra man, he's willing and able to be a needle-mover for the Canadians. Time will tell how the rest of the 4 Nations Face-Off unfolds, but in their first game, MacKinnon, Makar and Toews made it clear -- they're fully-prepared to make a difference, and Team Canada is benefitting from their contributions.
