4 Nations Face-Off: USA Beat Canada 3-1 To Secure Final Spot

Starting with three fights in the first nine seconds and ending with a celebration and a spot in the 4 Nations Face-Off final, the United States delivered exactly what Matthew Tkachuk hoped for by beating Canada on Saturday night. Tkachuk fought Brandon Hagel off the opening faceoff, brother Brady tussled with Sam Bennett the next time the puck dropped, J.T. Miller dropped the gloves with Colton Parayko next and the Americans followed those fisticuffs with a 3-1 victory over their biggest rival. Played at a blistering pace with physicality throughout, the most anticipated game of 4 Nations round-robin play did not disappoint, from the fisticuffs off the opening faceoff to big hits from Charlie McAvoy on Canadian star Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid and more than a few vital saves by Connor Hellebuyck among his 24. And the U.S. showed it could keep up with Canada라이브 바카라 speed, skill and talent in the first international tournament with the NHL라이브 바카라 best players in nearly a decade.

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Updated on: 16 February 2025 5:35 pm

First period of 4 Nations Face-Off Ice hockey game USA Vs Canada: Jake Guentzel

4 Nations Hockey USA vs Canada: United States' Jake Guentzel celebrates with the bench after scoring | Photo: Graham Hughes//The Canadian Press via AP

United States' Jake Guentzel celebrates with the bench after scoring against Canada during the first period of a 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game in Montreal.

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First period of 4 Nations Face-Off Ice hockey game USA Vs Canada: Connor McDavid

4 Nations Hockey USA vs Canada: Canada's Connor McDavid, center, celebrates after scoring | Photo: Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP

Canada's Connor McDavid, center, celebrates with teammates Josh Morrissey and Sam Reinhart after scoring against the United States during the first period of a 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game in Montreal.

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First period of 4 Nations Face-Off Ice hockey game USA Vs Canada: Jordan Binnington

4 Nations Hockey USA vs Canada: Canada goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) stretches to make a save | Photo: Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP

Canada goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) stretches to make a save against the United States during first period 4 Nations Face-Off hockey action in Montreal.

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4 Nations Hockey USA vs Canada: Canada's Connor McDavid skates on his way to scoring | Photo: Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP

Canada's Connor McDavid skates on his way to scoring against the United States during the first period of a 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game in Montreal.

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First period of 4 Nations Face-Off Ice hockey game USA Vs Canada:

4 Nations Hockey USA vs Canada: | Photo: Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP

Canada's Connor McDavid celebrates his goal over the United States with teammates during the first period of a 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game in Montreal.

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First period of 4 Nations Face-Off Ice hockey game USA Vs Canada: Brandon Hagel

4 Nations Hockey USA vs Canada: Canada's Brandon Hagel fights with United States' Matthew Tkachuk | Photo: Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP

Canada's Brandon Hagel, left, fights with United States' Matthew Tkachuk during the first period of a 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game in Montreal.

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First period of 4 Nations Face-Off Ice hockey game USA Vs Canada: Seth Jarvis

4 Nations Hockey USA vs Canada: Canada's Seth Jarvis (24) collides along the boards | Photo: Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP

Canada's Seth Jarvis (24) collides along the boards with United States' Noah Hanifin (15) and Auston Matthews (34) during the first period of a 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game in Montreal.

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First period of 4 Nations Face-Off Ice hockey game USA Vs Canada: Sidney Crosby

4 Nations Hockey USA vs Canada: Canada's Sidney Crosby is upended by United States' Charlie McAvoy | Photo: Graham Hughes//The Canadian Press via AP

Canada's Sidney Crosby (87) is upended by United States' Charlie McAvoy during the first period of a 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game in Montreal.

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4 Nations Hockey USA vs Canada: Players and fans stand for Canadian national anthem | Photo: Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP

Players and fans stand for Canadian national anthem prior to the first period of 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game between Canada and the United States in Montreal.

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4 Nations Hockey USA vs Canada: Players and fans stand for the U.S. national anthem | Photo: Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP

Players and fans stand for the U.S. national anthem prior to the first period of 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game between Canada and the United States in Montreal.