"After beating Canada 3-1 during group play of the Four Nations Faceoff, you could make an argument for the United States to be considered the favourite to win gold in the final. But just five days later, in that same game, the United States could not get the job done, ultimately succumbing to Canada 3-2 in overtime. Almost a year later, that loss still stings. A lot."
"Both brothers have made a name for themselves throughout their careers by being good goalscorers, physical forwards, and a thorn in any opponent's side. While Matthew Tkachuk had only recently gotten back to playing following his recovery from surgery, he's been scoring at roughly a point-per-game pace since his return. As for his brother, he's had his own injury problems too. But like Matthew, Brady Tkachuk has been scoring at a point-per-game pace throughout the season,"
"On defence, it's Quinn Hughes and Zach Werenski who stand out the most to me. Since Quinn Hughes made his debut for the Minnesota Wild, his team has gone on a 14-5-6 run to cement their hold on a top-three spot in the Central Division and make their case for Cup contention. Hughes has also been scoring at a rate slightly higher than that of a point-per-game pace; through his first twenty-five games with the Wild, Quinn Hughes has tallied thirty-two points."
The United States beat Canada 3-1 in Four Nations Faceoff group play but later lost 3-2 in overtime to Canada, a defeat that still stings almost a year later. The Americans face Germany in their third group game, which will mark one year since the earlier Canada matchup. Overcoming that heartbreak could position the United States as favourites for Olympic men's hockey gold. Matthew and Brady Tkachuk headline the roster, each producing near point-per-game scoring despite recent injuries and surgeries. On defence, Quinn Hughes and Zach Werenski stand out; Hughes has helped Minnesota to a 14-5-6 run and recorded thirty-two points in twenty-five games.
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