The United States rode a four-goal third period to a 6–1 win over Finland on Thursday at the Bell Centre in Montreal, the second night of the NHL’s 4 Nations
MONTREAL, QC – FEBRUARY 13: Matthew Tkachuk of Team USA skates during the second period of the 4 Nations Face-Off game between United States and Finland on February 13, 2025, at Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec
“I don’t think it’s really hit yet,” Brady said after Thursday’s game. “I can only imagine how proud my parents, family and friends that have helped us along the way.Matthew established himself as a big-time performer in the spring of 2023, when he led the Florida Panthers on a Cinderella run to the final with 24 points in 20 playoff games. His biggest moments were his four game-winning goals, tied for the team lead.
The Americans led 2–1 entering the third period. Brady at that time had the only point between the two — the tying goal in the first period. In less than a minute, everything changed. “I think he’s the perfect centerman for guys like Brady and I,” Matthew said about playing with Eichel. “His speed, his two-way responsibilities, obviously his offense with his shot and finding the ice. I think it’s good for us to have him because he carries the puck a lot, so it really simplifies our game.”
Sullivan added that his staff had previously discussed playing Matthew and Brady together. They eventually did, with Eichel as their center.Matthew would score the Americans’ sixth later in the period, again on the power play. He tipped down a Zach Werenski point shot, then cleaned up his rebound. “He’s yet to play in the high-stakes environment, maybe at the NHL level. But in the short time that I’ve got to know him and have played against him a lot over the last few years, he’s always one of those guys that you walk away from a game saying, ‘Man, is he a competitive guy.’
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