Crosby and MacKinnon, from the same area of Canada, have a close friendship that's been on display through their years in hockey.

Less than 12 hours after Canada's 4-3 overtime win against Sweden at the 4 Nations Face-Off, Crosby and MacKinnon attended an optional practice.

Several members of Team Canada, including Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon, are under a lot of pressure to win on Thursday.

After a brilliant tournament-long performance, including one goal in the finale, Nathan MacKinnon was named 4 Nations MVP.

Nathan MacKinnon came through when it mattered most in an MVP performance, Sidney Crosby took control of the moment with his leadership and Brad Marchand punctuated the Canadian win with a well-deserved verbal shot back at the U.S.A.’s biggest talkers.