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.

Nothing is set in stone, but based on Monday’s practice for Team Canada, it looks like the lines are set for the opening game of the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament.

To no one's surprise, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid centres the first line. McDavid is joined by two elite two-way wingers in Mitch Marner and Sam Reinhart, with Marner providing skill and playmaking while Reinhart fills a Zach Hyman-type scoring role on McDavid's wing.

Midway through the 1987 Canada Cup, Mike Keenan paired Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux. Could Jon Cooper use the same tactic in 4 Nations?

Despite how talented Team Canada‘s roster is, Connor McDavid isn’t going to assume that everyone will click right away. Canada had their first practice on Monday ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament,

Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid explained why the 4 Nations Face-Off is going to be a very exciting tournament.

Marner is one of four Maple Leafs selected for the tournament, joining Auston Matthews (USA) and William Nylander ( (Sweden). Although Jani Hakanpaa was selected to be on Finland's roster, the Leafs already announced that the defenseman wasn't healthy enough to play due to an ongoing knee issue.

Colorado Avalanche at Edmonton Oilers (9 p.m. ET; TVAS, SNW, ALT, KUSA)

Fans are finally going to be treated to some best-on-best hockey this week, putting together some dream combinations when the 4 Nations Face-Off begins on Wednesday.