The Colorado Avalanche trio of Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Devon Toews had an easy excuse for missing Friday's practice. They needed a break after hoisting hockey's new trophy. MacKinnon, Makar and Toews helped Canada to a thrilling 3-2 overtime win over the United States in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game on

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.