Team Canada was criticized for their goalie choices, but St. Louis Blues netminder Jordan Binnington came up big at the right time.

With Binnington's performance for Team Canada earning plenty of plaudits, the Blues must decide if winning now or later is more important.

Off, the prevailing sentiment on Team Canada was it was an excellent team everywhere it counted – except for their goaltending.

“That’s what sports are about in some ways,” Binnington said, a gold medal around his neck after 31 stops handed Canada victory over the United States in the 4 Nations final. “And as an athlete and a competitor, there’s always gonna be that doubt. You gotta use that as motivation and find a way and believe in yourself to get the job done.”

Canada beat the United States 3-2 in the 4 Nations Face-Off behind star performances from McDavid and goalie Binnington.

The players of Team USA and Canada offered another enthralling affair during Thursday's Four Nations Face-Off final and continued to surprise many with their actions even after the game was over

Binnington saved the game multiple times in overtime for Canada, and at the same time quieted the concern over the country's goaltending.

Jordan Binnington had been here before. In this city. On this ice surface. Holding a trophy over his head for his legions of detractors to see. And oh, did it feel so good. Again. “I don’t know if Boston people like me too much,