Off, Team USA is in a sensational position. After defeating Team Finland and Team Canada — both in regulation time — head coach Mike Sullivan’s team has already clinched a spot in the tournament’s Thursday night championship game.
Team USA coach Mike Sullivan didn’t have an update on whether Matthew Tkachuk would be available to play in Monday’s game against Sweden at T.D. Garden in the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off. Tkachuk suffered a lower-body injury in the third period of the Americans' 3-1 win over Canada in Montreal.
Matthews (upper body) picked up two assists in a 3-2 overtime loss to Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game on Thursday. Coach Mike Sullivan shifted Matthews to a line with Matthew Tkachuk and Brady Tkachuk,
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.
United States forward Brady Tkachuk was dubbed by head coach Mike Sullivan as the "heartbeat" of the American side. He showed why when he
Team USA head coach Mike Sullivan sent a few words analyzing the relevance of NFL star Matthew Tkachuk, who has dealt with injuries throughout the 4 Nations Face-Off.
The USA star appeared to get injured at some point in the third period of the round-robin game against Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Tkachuk took a few shifts in the early parts of the frame, but he did not appear the final 12 minutes of the game.
It looks like both Matthew and Brady Tkachuk will be good to go for Thursday’s 4 Nations Face-Off championship.
Off, Team USA star Matthew Tkachuk voiced a strong message to head coach Mike Sullivan and his teammates, along with a warning to the rest of the teams.
The younger Tkachuk brother has been stellar for Mike Sullivan's team at the NHL international tournament. The Senators captain posted two goals in the USA's opening win over Finland, and then dropped the mitts with Sam Bennett against Canada in the opening seconds of the game.