Despite his impressive showing at the 4 Nations Face-Off, where he scored three goals and two assists while winning 63.5% of his faceoffs, McDavid believes he wasn't at his best. Team Canada coach Jon Cooper described McDavid as "coming here on a mission" and praised his ability to rise above the world's best players.
McDavid's determination was evident as Canada defeated Czechia and Switzerland in back-to-back games, with the superstar finding ways to excel on the international stage.