McDavid did play in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, but on an under-23 North American squad rather than for Team Canada. He captained a high-flying collection of the game’s preeminent talents like Nathan MacKinnon, Auston Matthews, Jack Eichel and the late Johnny Gaudreau.

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid is set to suit up for Team Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off next week, serving as an alternate captain. This will be the first time he represents his country while playing alongside his childhood idol,

Team Canada held its first practice in Montreal, giving us our first look at how they will line up at the Four Nations Face-Off. This is what they rolled with on their first day: Sam Reinhart - Connor McDavid - Mitch Marner Mark Stone - Sidney Crosby - Nathan MacKinnon Brad Marchand - Brayden Point - Seth Jarvis Brandon Hagel - Anthony Cirelli - Sam Bennett Travis Konecny (sick) Devon Toews - Cale Makar Josh Morrissey - Colton Parayko Shea Theodore - Drew Doughty Travis Sanheim To no one's surprise,

The Oilers captain was on the top line with Mitch Marner & Sam Reinhart during Canada's first full skate on Monday before they face Sweden in their first game on Wednesday in Montreal