After the raucous first game, the United States and Canada meet in the 4 national finals
Canada will play the United States in the 4-country finals later this week, which will be a rematch of their weekend’s fierce showdown, when three games exploded in nine seconds.
Brad Marchand and Nathan Mackinnon expressed excitement about joining the United States again after defeating Finland 5-3 on Monday afternoon.
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Seth Jarvis of Canada, No. 24, teammate Brad Marchand’s in 4-country hockey campaign in Montreal on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 Respond to the goal. (Graham Hughes/Canadian Media via AP)
“Obviously, we’re very excited about another crack in these guys. Of course, it’s going to be a fierce game.”
“There is no bigger competition in hockey than Canada-US, and I think it’s the showdown that everyone wants. So it’s going to be a very intense game and we’re all going to look forward to it.”
McKinnon said he thinks Canada can win in Boston.
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Canadian forward Nathan Mackinnon, #29, celebrates his goal in Sweden in the first phase of the 4-country hockey operation in Montreal on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/Canada News AP)
“We feel like we can beat those guys, and we plan to play better on Thursday,” he said.
The Americans’ losses to Sweden took a hit, ending the round spinning part of the game. Brady Tkachuk left in the second phase after colliding with Sweden’s Samuel Ersson. Auston Matthews and Charlie McAvoy were scraped from the roster.
US head coach Mike Sullivan said the team is looking forward to the game.
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Brady Tkachuk of the United States, #7, takes hockey towards Swedish goalkeeper Samuel in the first phase of the 4-country hockey match in Boston on Monday, February 17, 2025 Samuel Ersson slammed. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
“The first game was a great hockey game. I think it’s great for the pair, and these two teams have a chance to meet again,” Sullivan said. “Obviously, both teams have the power of stardom in the roster.” . It’s a very competitive hockey game, it’s the first game. I expect the next game to be competitive, and even more.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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