McDavid to captain Canada at worlds

Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid will captain Canada at the World Championship, Hockey Canada announced Monday.

In addition, Buffalo Sabres forward Ryan O'Reilly and the St. Louis Blues' Brayden Schenn will serve as alternates.

"We have a mix of youth and veterans on our team, and the three players chosen to wear a letter know what it takes to be successful in international competition and that will help us be successful in our ultimate goal," head coach Bill Peters said in a release.

This marks the second time McDavid has represented Canada at the World Championship after the 21-year-old suited up for the 2016 tournament. That year, he put up one goal and nine points in 10 games en route to a gold medal.

Canada will look to reclaim top spot after settling for silver last year against Sweden.