4 Nations Face-Off

2025 - 2 - 15

Kanadan ja Yhdysvaltojen jääkiekko-ottelu: Turhautaako vai viihdyttääkö riitojen määrä?

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Kaksi jääkiekkomahtia iskevät yhteen 4 Nations Face-Offissa - jaa riitojen ja voittomaalien ilot!

Eilen Montrealin Bell Centrellä, jääkiekkofanit saivat nauttia todellisista jännitysnäytelmistä, kun Yhdysvallat ja Kanada kohtasivat 4 Nations Face-Off -turnauksessa. Jo ottelun alku tuntui kuin showpainilta, sillä heti ensimmäisen hälyn jälkeen kolme pelaajaa ottivat yhteen jäällä. Matthew Tkachuk ja Brandon Hagel alkoivat heti tapella ensimmäisen aloituksen jälkeen, ja seuraavassa vaihdossa Brady Tkachuk taas kävi otteluun Sam Bennettin kanssa. Jos jääkiekko oli muutenkin kuumaveristä, niin nyt siitä puuttui vain popcornit!

Ottelu oli enemmän kuin vain uhkailua ja yhteenottoja, sillä se oli osa kiivasta kilpailua, jossa molemmat joukkueet taistelivat voitosta. Yhdysvallat sai kuitenkin hallintaansa pelin ja kirjaimellisesti nikkaroi itselleen edun Dylan Larkin'in johtavan maalin myötä toisen erän aikana, lopulta voittaen Kanadan lukemin 3-1. Tämä voitto oli merkittävä, sillä se varmisti Yhdysvalloille paikan turnauksen seuraavaan vaiheeseen.

Mutta mitä tapahtui sen jälkeen, kun tehdyistä maaleista juhlittiin? Jatko-otteluiden tuoksinnassa suomalaiset fanit ehtivät jo fiilistellä omia sankareitaan: Mikael Granlund, joka teki ovetauolla maalin Ruotsia vastaan, kokoontui tunnelmoimaan ja huumaantumaan jääkiekkovarusteet päällään. Kyllä, suomalaisia ilmensi turnauksen jälkeen ihana voiton maku, sillä ihailevat katseet ja riemukkuus hallitsi NHL:n tapahtumia.

Turnauksen aikana muiden joukkueiden näyttäminen ei ollut pelkästään jääkiekkoa — se oli uhkuvaa kilpailua, ystävyydestä ja yhteisöistä, jotka synnyttävät jännitystä. Kun katse etenee seuraaviin peleihin, fanit odottavat, miten Kanadan ja Yhdysvaltojen ikivanha kilpailutuli syttyy taas. Mutta jäikö tämä peli vain tapellessa ja heilutellessa? Ei suinkaan, sillä jokainen isku toi tapahtumaan oman värinsä!

Pienet välikohtaukset eivät ole uusia jääkiekossa, ja niiden vaikutus pelin rytmiin ja intensiivisyyteen on merkittävä. Arvostettua jääkiekkoa, jolle voittaminen, riidat ja maalit ovat kulttuurin kulku! Kyllä, vaikka jääkiekko saattaa vaatia voimaa ja taitoa, se vaatii myös ystävyyttä ja toveruutta eri maiden välillä. Joten, seuraavaksi, mihin pitäisi painaa? Riemuitse voitoista, nauti tunnelmasta ja muista, että jääkiekossa on aina tilaa myös huumorille!

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4 Nations Face-Off Live Blog: United States vs. Canada (NHL.com)

The United States and Canada will play the second half of the Saturday doubleheader at Bell Centre after Finland defeated Sweden 4-3 in overtime this afternoon.

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US-Canada game at 4 Nations Face-Off starts with 3 fights in the first ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Matthew Tkachuk and Brandon Hagel dropped the gloves just after the puck was dropped to start play. Brady Tkachuk fought Sam Bennett immediately off the ensuing ...

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United States vs. Canada live score updates: 4 Nations Face-Off ... (The Athletic)

Follow live coverage of tonight's game as the United States and Canada renew their rivalry in men's international hockey at the 4 Nations Face-Off.

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USA vs. Canada prediction, odds, line, time: 2025 4 Nations Face ... (CBSSports.com)

SportsLine's Matt Severance has locked in his Team Canada vs. Team USA picks for the 4 Nations Face-Off game on Saturday.

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4 Nations Face-Off Game Post 02/15/2025: United States vs. Canada (In Lou We Trust)

The NHL's and NHLPA's 4 Nations Face-Off has a pair of rivalry games today. Second is the big North American matchup: Canada vs. United States.

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Multiple fights break out at start of Team USA vs. Team Canada 4 ... (USA TODAY)

Multiple fights broke out between Team USA and Team Canada players at the start of their 4 Nations Face-Off game Saturday night.

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Canada Quarter-Century Teams selected by NHL.com during 4 ... (NHL.com)

The 4 Nations Face-Off is currently taking place in Montreal and Boston until Feb. 20. It is a best-on-best tournament with teams from Canada, Finland, ...

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4 Nations Face-Off blog: Mikael Granlund (NHL.com)

Finland forward describes excitement of scoring OT winner against Sweden.

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4 Nations Face-Off Live Blog: United States vs. Canada (NHL.com)

I just looked up and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is being interviewed on TVA Sports wearing a Canada jersey. Again, I'll reserve comment. 7: ...

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US-Canada game at 4 Nations Face-Off starts with 3 fights in the first ... (The Associated Press)

Matthew Tkachuk and Brandon Hagel dropped the gloves just after the puck was dropped to start play. Brady Tkachuk fought Sam Bennett immediately off the ensuing ...

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4 Nations Face-Off blog: Mikael Granlund (NHL.com)

In his third entry, the Dallas Stars forward writes about the 4-3 overtime victory against Sweden at Bell Centre on Saturday, in which he scored the winning ...

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US beats Canada 3-1 at the 4 Nations Face-Off to wrap up a spot in ... (CBS Boston)

Dylan Larkin scored the go-ahead goal in the second period and the United States beat Canada 3-1 in the 4 Nations Face-Off on Saturday night, wrapping up a ...

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US-Canada game at 4 Nations Face-Off starts with 3 fights in the first ... (FOXSports.com)

Matthew Tkachuk and Brandon Hagel dropped the gloves just after the puck was dropped to start play. Brady Tkachuk fought Sam Bennett immediately off the ensuing ...

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Dryden relishes another piece of hockey history at 4 Nations Face-Off (NHL.com)

Hall of Fame goaltender for Canadiens has experience with classic games in Montreal.

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U.S. defeats Canada, clinches spot in 4 Nations Face-Off ... (NHL.com)

MONTREAL -- Jake Guentzel scored two goals, and the United States clinched a berth in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game by defeating rival Canada 3-1 ...

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Granlund scores in OT, Finland defeats Sweden at 4 Nations Face-Off (NHL.com)

Forward wins it at 1:49; Gustavsson pulled after 1st period.

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Saturday primed to renew international hockey rivalries at 4 Nations ... (Official site of the Tampa Bay Lightning)

Saturday marks the tournament's final games in Montreal before games move to TD Garden in Boston beginning Monday.

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US-Canada hockey game at 4 Nations Face-Off starts with 3 fights in ... (ABC7 Los Angeles)

Matthew Tkachuk and Brandon Hagel dropped the gloves just after the puck was dropped to start play. Brady Tkachuk fought Sam Bennett immediately off the ensuing ...

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US beats Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off to wrap up a spot in ... (WDSU New Orleans)

Dylan Larkin scored the go-ahead goal in the second period, and the United States won a game that started with three fights in nine seconds and was played ...

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Team Canada falls in tight game against USA at 4 Nations Face-Off (Canadian Olympic Committee)

It's a hockey rivalry like no other—Team Canada versus Team USA. And tonight's showing was no exception.

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US beats Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off to wrap up a spot in ... (WAPT Jackson)

Tkachuk fought Brandon Hagel off the opening faceoff, brother Brady tussled with Sam Bennett the next time the puck dropped, J.T. Miller dropped the gloves with ...

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USA downs Canada to advance to championship game in 4 Nations ... (CNN)

Political tensions turned into on ice tensions as USA defeated Canada 3-1 on Saturday at the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal.

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Finland stuns Sweden for dramatic overtime win in 4 Nations Face-Off (New York Post)

Finland executed its game plan to perfection on Saturday afternoon in a must-win rivalry matchup against Sweden, taking a dramatic 4-3 win that kept its ...

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U.S. defeats Canada to secure spot in 4 Nations Face-Off ... (Los Angeles Times)

Dylan Larkin scores the go-ahead goal in the second period as the United States defeats Canada 3-1 in a physical, fight-filled round-robin victory.

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Dryden relishes another piece of hockey history at 4 Nations Face-Off (NHL.com)

Hall of Fame goaltender for Canadiens has experience with classic games in Montreal.

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4 Nations Face-Off gives European players chance to speak native ... (NHL.com)

In-season tournament amplifies pride, creates bonding experience for Finland, Sweden.

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Red Wings' Dylan Larkin sparks U.S. to 3-1 victory over Canada in 4 ... (Detroit Free Press)

The game was physical with three fights breaking out in the first nine seconds. · Detroit's Dylan Larkin scored the game-winning goal for the United States in ...

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Where the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off stands after U.S. beats Canada (NBC Chicago)

Jake Guentzel scored two goals, including an empty-netter, and Dylan Larkin added a goal and an assist as the U.S. defeated Canada at Montreal's Bell Centre.

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U.S.-Canada delivers classic at 4 Nations Face-Off (Sports Business Journal)

The 4 Nations Face-Off delivered a signature moment for the NHL on Saturday night, as the U.S. defeated Canada 3-1 in a fast-paced, hard-hitting game at a ...

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4 Nations Face-Off clinching scenarios for Feb. 17 (NHL.com)

Canada will clinch a berth in the 4 Nations Face-Off final: If it defeats Finland in regulation OR If it defeats Finland in overtime or shootout AND any ...

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U.S. defeats Canada in fight-filled game in Montreal to clinch spot in ... (CBC.ca)

Dylan Larkin scored the go-ahead goal in the second period as the U.S. beat Canada 3-1 after a punch-filled start that saw three fights within nine seconds ...

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U.S. beats Canada 3-1 at the 4 Nations Face-Off to wrap up a spot in ... (Minnesota Public Radio News)

Canada's Brandon Hagel, left, and United States' Matthew Tkachuk (19) fight during first period 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game in Montreal on Saturday.

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The US is already in the 4 Nations Face-Off Final. Will Canada join ... (The Associated Press)

No matter what happens in their game Monday night against Sweden in Boston, the Americans will play on home ice Thursday night in the championship of the NHL- ...

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Team USA Reaches NHL 4 Nations Face-Off Final. Who Will Join ... (Forbes)

Two games in Boston on Monday will determine which nation will face unbeaten Team USA in Thursday's final of the NHL's successful 4 Nations Face-Off.

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U.S.-Canada hockey match descended into chaos with 3 fights in ... (CBS News)

The 4 Nations Face-off game unfolded against the backdrop of uneasy tensions between the North American neighbors and longtime allies.

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4 Nations Face-Off clinching scenarios for Feb. 17 (NHL.com)

Canada will clinch a berth in the 4 Nations Face-Off final: If it defeats Finland in regulation OR If it defeats Finland in overtime or shootout AND any ...

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NHL Has Huge Ratings Hit With U.S.-Canada 4 Nations Face-Off (Front Office Sports)

The game pulled in an average 4.4 million viewers Saturday night and peaked at 5.2 million, despite being a new event and going up against NBA All-Star ...

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US beats Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off, earns finals spot (Arizona Sports)

Tkachuk fought Brandon Hagel off the opening faceoff, brother Brady tussled with Sam Bennett the next time the puck dropped, J.T. Miller dropped the gloves with ...

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U.S. Knocks Off Canada, 3-1, at 4 Nations Face-Off (USA Hockey)

With the win, Team USA clinched a spot in the 4 Nations Face-Off Championship Game on Thursday (Feb. 20) and improved to 2-0-0-0 (W-OTW-OTL-L) in tournament ...

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NHL May Have Solved All-Star Game Dilemma with 4 Nations Face ... (Sportico.com)

The U.S. on Saturday night brawled its way to a 3-1 victory over Canada, thereby securing a berth in Thursday night's championship game on ESPN.

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4 Nations Face-Off: USA-Canada Game Delivers 4.4M Viewers ... (ESPN Press Room)

4 Nations Face-Off: USA-Canada Game Delivers 4.4M Viewers; Most-Viewed Non-Stanley Cup Final Hockey Telecast Since 2019.

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4 Nations Face-Off is already a success with instant classics, high ... (New York Post)

As the Montreal portion of the best-on-best tournament concluded with an instant classic in Team USA's 3-1 win over Canada, which secured their spot in ...

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4 Nations Face-Off gives European players chance to speak native ... (NHL.com)

In-season tournament amplifies pride, creates bonding experience for Finland, Sweden.

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