The Colorado Avalanche trio of Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Devon Toews had an easy excuse for not attending practice on Friday.

Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Devon Toews helped Canada to a thrilling 3-2 overtime win over the U.S. in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game. But there's not much time for rest as they quickly join the Avalanche in Nashville for a game Saturday.

The Colorado Avalanche's trio of star who played for Team Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off final Thursday night -- center Nathan MacKinnon, and defensemen Cale Makar and Devon Toews -- all contributed in meaningful ways in the Canadian team's 3-2 overtime victory over the United States.