Team USA defeated Team Canada 3-1 in the Four Nations Face-Off final, with captain Sidney Crosby’s team advancing. Matthew Tkachuk played a crucial role in the victory over the Canadian team, despite being less dominant than in the win over Finland. He played just over 10 minutes and was unable to maintain his dominance due to a supposed injury he asked to stay off the ice in the third period. Coach Mike Sullivan stated that T kachuk is currently under evaluation and is uncertain if he will be able to play again in the tournament. “Other than Game 7 (of the Stanley Cup Final with the Florida Panthers) last year, this has been the highlight of my hockey career. I’m just going to enjoy it with the guys. We have such a fun group in there, and it’s going to be a fun plane ride tonight. Lots of laughs,” Tkchuk admitted. The forward of Team USA and Panthers expressed his emotions after leaving the game against Team Canada due to an injury.
