Cue the song “Free Bird” by Lynyrd Skynyrd because Team USA just annihilated Team Finland at the Montreal Bell Centre. Do you want to know the score? 6-1, a complete dominance, making the whole nation of the United States proud. Indeed, the team is now leading the 4 Nations Face-Off standings with 3 points, and yes, they are ahead of Team Canada by a single point for now.
But who was the first star of the game? It was Matthew Tkachuk, and he and his brother Brady just dominated the Finnish hockey side. While this ice battle was important for the first impression, Tkachuk acknowledged a certain thing about their next match, which would be with none other than old-time hockey rival Team Canada.
In a post-match interview with Sportsnet’s Kyle Bukauskas, the American star for the night shared his thoughts on the game. However, when the question came about his readiness for the next match, he replied in a bold tone, stating, “I think I’ve thought about this game for nine years, so we’ll be ready for it.” Indeed, he’s pretty straightforward and is determined for the next game. And why wouldn’t he be?
Confidence is always the key to success, and Matthew Tkachuk is the man to be honored for today’s game. Surely, it was a team effort, but the goal that the American hockey star secured in the first 15 seconds of the third period became one of the main reasons for the crumbling of Team Finland in the rest of the match.
“It’s a special moment for us to be able to play with each other.”
Matthew Tkachuk catches up with @sportsnetkyle to discuss USA’s performance against Finland, playing with his brother Brady, and their upcoming matchup with Canada on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/30kDVpl62c
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) February 14, 2025
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