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.
It was Tkachuk who ignited the fireworks at the start of the United States’ 3-1 win against Canada on Saturday in Montreal, fighting Canada forward Brandon Hagel at puck drop. This after he scored twice in a 6-1 win against Finland in the tournament opener for the U.S.
BOSTON — Team USA forward Matthew Tkachuk was unable to finish ... in the locker room means so much to this group,” coach Mike Sullivan added. “He’s all heart. He’s a heart-and-soul ...
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.
It looks like both Matthew and Brady Tkachuk will be good to go for Thursday’s 4 Nations Face-Off championship.