Tkachuk Brothers Lead Team USA's Intense 4 Nations Face-Off with Fights and Pride

Matthew and Brady Tkachuk reflect on their viral game-opening fights against Canada and the significance of representing the United States in hockey's premier international tournament.

Matthew and Brady Tkachuk, alongside J.T. Miller, planned their game-opening fights against Canada in a group chat to set the tone for Team USA's pride and unity.
The first USA-Canada matchup saw three fights break out within the first nine seconds, creating one of the tournament's most talked-about moments.
The Tkachuk brothers kept their plans secret from their family, with their father Keith Tkachuk predicting the fights moments before they began.
Team USA's players emphasized their pride in representing their country, especially after Canadian fans booed the U.S. national anthem during the tournament in Montreal.
Although Team USA lost the 4 Nations championship to Canada in overtime, the Tkachuk brothers' leadership and physicality left a lasting impression on fans and teammates.