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What was supposed to be a fun alternative to the NHL All-Star Game ended up galvanizing the hockey-watching public. National pride transcended the ice and bled into living rooms all across North America, as Canada and the United States battled for the 4 Nations Face-Off championship on Thursday night. Ultimately, the best player in the […]

Hockey fans witnessed an all-time classic on Thursday night in the 4 Nations Final. Team Canada and Team USA went back and forth all night long. However, it was Team Canada that emerged victorious from the 4 Nations Final in Boston. Nathan MacKinnon won MVP honors for the tournament after Connor McDavid scored the proverbial […]

The 4 Nations Final between Team Canada and Team USA did not disappoint fans in the slightest. The 4 Nations Final brought in fans from outside the game of hockey. And they were treated to a clash between two of the best hockey nations on the planet. Team Canada’s Nathan MacKinnon scored the first goal, […]

Thursday night’s 4 Nations Final between Team Canada and Team USA brought a ton of hype. The 4 Nations even drew excitement outside the game of hockey. And it certainly did not disappoint. Team Canada started the scoring thanks to Nathan MacKinnon in the first period. But the Americans battled back to make it a […]

Tom Brady added to the viewership for the highly anticipated USA versus Canada 4 Nations Face Off Thursday. But the seven-time Super Bowl winner helped fuel the hype beforehand. All after putting on some skates and having a hockey stick in tow. Brady took to his personal Instagram page to spark the energy for the […]

Hockey fans are glued to their television screens at this time now that the 4 Nations Final between Team USA and Team Canada is underway. Team Canada dealt with a few lineup changes prior to the contest. However, it did not inhibit their abilities on the ice. Nathan MacKinnon opened the scoring in the 4 […]

On Thursday, Team Canada made one lineup change ahead of the 4 Nations Final. Team Canada is preparing to face Team USA in the Final without Travis Konecny, who is sitting in favor of Seth Jarvis. However, this is not the only change made to the Canadian lineup. They have made another lineup change, this […]

The 4 Nations Face-Off championship game between Team USA and Team Canada has everyone talking. With record ratings from Saturday’s game in the books, Thursday night is must-watch television. Political unrest between the countries has turned the temperature up even higher. American President Donald Trump called the team before the 4 Nations Face-Off to give […]

Charlie McAvoy will be out week-to-week after suffering an injury during the round robin of the 4 Nations Face-Off — and the Boston Bruins are reportedly not at all happy with how it was handled, Sportsnet hockey insider Elliotte Friedman reported on Wednesday. McAvoy is in the hospital with a “significant injury” to his right […]

Team Canada is making its final preparations for the 4 Nations Face-Off game against Team USA. On Saturday, they lost to the Americans on home ice 3-1 in the round-robin. It was the first time the US had beaten Canada in a best-on-best tournament since 2010 in the Olympics preliminary round. Ahead of the 4 […]

The 4 Nations Face-Off title game between Team USA and Team Canada kicks off Thursday night in Boston. After a fight-filled Saturday night affair in Montreal, expectations are off the charts for this matchup. While in Montreal, the US National Anthem was booed due to recent threats from American President Donald Trump. After calls from […]

The 4 Nations Final between Team USA and Team Canada is approaching on Thursday night. It’s one of the most anticipated games of hockey in recent memory. And it will certainly be a challenge for both nations involved. Canadian star Brad Marchand knows the challenge ahead. In fact, he believes this is the toughest test […]

After beating Team Canada in the group stage of the 4 Nations Face-Off, it’s time for Team USA to back it up with another victory. The longtime rivals will clash on Thursday night in the championship game in Boston, and the Americans are coming in with plenty of confidence. For a few days, it seemed […]

The Boston Bruins announced Wednesday that defenseman Charlie McAvoy “underwent an irrigation and debridement procedure” after suffering a shoulder injury in Team USA’s 4 Nations Face-Off game against Finland on Feb. 13. McAvoy was diagnosed with an infection in his right shoulder, and he also suffered a “significant” AC joint injury. The 27-year-old is still […]

The 4 Nations Face-Off championship game pits Team USA and Team Canada against each other in what should be a classic. But the Americans are dealing with some injuries heading into Thursday’s game. With Charlie McAvoy unavailable for the game due to an upper-body injury, they may need a new defenseman. Quinn Hughes would go […]

The 4 Nations Face-Off title game between Team USA and Team Canada is on Thursday night. After a historic round-robin game on Saturday night, the temperature has been turned up even more. Matthew Tkachuk, Brady Tkachuk, and JT Miller started the game with three fights based on a conversation in a group chat. Brandon Hagel, […]

The 4 Nations Face-Off championship game is set, pitting Team USA and Team Canada against one another again. Their Saturday round-robin matchup started with three fights that lit social media on fire. The rest of the game was a talent-filled classic that ended 3-1 USA. Before the two teams square off in the championship game, […]

Team USA and Team Canada will square off in Thursday’s 4 Nations Face-Off championship game. After a wild Saturday night matchup in Montreal, the teams are ready to renew the rivalry stateside. Matthew and Brady Tkachuk started that game with fights that galvanized the Americans. But Stanley Cup Champion Matthew did not play with an […]

Team Canada will be looking for revenge on Thursday in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game against Team USA. The Americans beat them 3-1 last weekend, but the Canadians didn’t have top defenceman Cale Makar in the lineup. The Colorado Avalanche star missed the contest due to illness but returned for Monday’s 5-3 victory over […]

With Charlie McAvoy in the hospital and officially ruled out of the 4 Nations Face-Off final on Thursday night, Vancouver Canucks defenseman and reigning Norris Trophy winner Quinn Hughes is on his way to Boston, head coach Mike Sullivan revealed during his media availability. However, the superstar will only be able to play if one […]

Team USA’s journey at the 4 Nations Face-Off is getting a big development. Team USA defenseman Charlie McAvoy was hospitalized with an infection, per Daily Faceoff. The infection stemmed from a minor injury. McAvoy seems to be doing better, but he’s now out for the championship game, per Bleacher Report. Team USA is in the […]

Although Boston Bruins superstar David Pastrnak isn’t participating in the 4 Nations Face-Off, the Czech forward was in attendance for Team USA’s final round robin game against Sweden at TD Garden on Monday night. And while he wishes he was participating, the 28-year-old is enjoying the intense competition the tournament has provided. “Obviously it’s high […]

Team USA forward Mattew Tkachuk hyped up the upcoming 4 Nations final against Team Canada. The bordering rivals will face off in a rematch from last Saturday’s electric 3-1 win for the Americans, which secured Team USA’s spot in the final. While this clash took place in Montreal, this game for all the marbles will […]

The 4 Nations Face-Off round robin stage ended on Monday night as Team USA lost to Team Sweden 2-1. Team USA suffered a few injuries during the contest, but are off to the 4 Nations Final against Team Canada. Unfortunately, their injuries woes have continued. And the latest update is rather concerning for defenseman Charlie […]

It was a rather discouraging scene on Monday night when Team USA star Brady Tkachuk left his 4 Nations game with an injury. The Americans were looking to sweep the round-robin stage and beat Team Sweden. Unfortunately, they were unable to do so. They lost to Sweden 2-1 on Monday at the TD Garden in […]

The 4 Nations Face-Off tournament is nearing an end. Team Canada defeated Team Finland on Monday afternoon to clinch their spot in the 4 Nations Final. Awaiting the Canadians is their heated North American rival, Team USA. The Americans clinched a spot in the Final with a win over Canada on Saturday. It’s a rematch […]

Ottawa Senators star and USA 4-Nations Face-Off forward Brady Tkachuk appears to have suffered an injury early in Monday night’s contest against Sweden. The 25-year-old Tkachuk exited the ice in the first period after seemingly hitting the goal post, per Claire Hanna of TSN Sports. “Brady Tkachuk just left USA’s bench and went to the […]

Team USA is playing their final Round Robin game of the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday night against Sweden, and they will be without Auston Matthews for the matchup. The USA already clinched a spot in the championship game, which will take place on Thursday against Canada. Because of that, it doesn’t make sense for […]

Team Canada fell short in its group stage game against Team USA at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Saturday night, but that doesn’t mean that its championship hopes are dashed. The Canadians rebounded nicely on Monday morning, getting a critical 5-3 regulation win over Finland in the final group game to clinch a rematch against […]

Team Canada got the job done on Monday afternoon in Boston, beating Finland 5-3 and booking their spot in the championship game of the 4 Nations on Thursday against Team USA. By no surprise, the legendary Sidney Crosby came through in the clutch when his country needed him most. The Pittsburgh Penguins star scored a […]

Team USA is marching into the championship game of the 4 Nations Face-Off on Thursday after shining against Finland and Canada. While they’ve scored nine goals across two contests, the biggest strength for this American squad is their blue line and goaltending. Connor Hellebuyck is arguably the best netminder in the world right now and […]

Team USA has been dominant in the 4 Nations Face-Off so far. After a blowout win over Team Finland to open the tournament, they fought Canada, literally and figuratively, on Saturday night. With wins in both games, they have clinched a spot in the finals. Because of that, Matthew Tkachuk, Connor Hellebuyck, and Charlie McAvoy […]

After losing a heated battle against the United States on Saturday night, Team Canada has its backs against the wall. The Canadians need to get a win in regulation against Finland on Monday in order to assure itself of a spot in Thursday’s championship game. Any other result and the Canadians will wait to find […]

Team USA hockey picked up a huge 3-1 victory over Canada on Saturday to secure a spot in the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off, and the tone was set in the first nine seconds when Matthew Tkachuk, Brady Tkachuk and JT Miller all dropped the gloves. The three were in a group text, and Brady Tkachuk […]

Team Canada suffered a tough loss to rivals Team USA on Saturday night at the 4 Nations Face-Off, falling 3-1 in front of a packed crowd at the Bell Centre in Montreal. The Americans have automatically booked a spot in the championship game on Thursday in Boston, while the Canadians need to beat Finland on […]

Team Canada suffered a gutwrenching loss to rivals Team USA on Saturday night and will need to beat Finland on Monday to set up a rematch in the 4 Nations final on Thursday with their foes. The Canadians had to get by without their top defenceman in Cale Makar after he was ruled out due […]

The one squad standing in the way of Team Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off was always seen as Team USA and that became a reality on Saturday night, losing 3-1 to their bitter rivals. With the victory, the Americans booked their spot in the championship game next Thursday at the TD Garden in Boston, […]

The 4 Nations Face-Off has provided fantastic hockey games in its first four games. Team Canada nipped Team Sweden in overtime, Team USA smoked Team Finland, and the Fins beat the Swedes in overtime. But Saturday night was the main event, as the Canadians and Americans squared off. Team Canada and Team USA played a […]

What an incredible start to Saturday night’s massive 4 Nations tournament game between Team USA and Team Canada at Bell Centre! You could cut the tension in the building with a knife, starting with more controversial booing of the United States’ national anthem. But immediately after the opening face-off at center ice, the physical play […]