4 Nations Face-Off already a success with instant classics, ratings
Boston – The four-country showdown is giving the NHL the moment. The Montreal portion of the Best On Best Tournament ended with an instant classic in Team USA's 3-1 victory in the final on Thursday, so everyone in the sports world seems to be talking to the finals at TD Garden in Beantown this week […]
Putin’s a ‘little bit scared’ of Trump as nations begin peace talks, Zelenskyy says
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Donald Trump was “a little scary,” Ukrainian Voldimi Zelenkie said in an interview aired on Sunday. Zelenskyy joined NBC's “Meet the Press” and when he told Trump over the phone about a potential peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, he said he believes Putin is afraid of American leaders. He […]
Brady Tkachuk opens up about his brother’s clash at start of USA-Canada 4 Nations match
The feelings between Matthew Tokachuk and Brandon Hagel appear to have become mutual. Shortly after the pack drop in a showdown match between the four countries of the US and Canada on Saturday, Tkachuk and Hagel threw gloves on the ground and alienated each other. Their fight was the first of three in the 9-second […]
USA stuns Canada in fight-filled classic to reach final in 4 Nations Face-Off
Montreal – It was a game that hockey superstars of this generation dreamed of. For nine years, Matthew Tokachuk has made clear his expectations for the US Canada. And from the second, the pack was dropped in a marquee matchup in the NHL's 4 Nations face-off. Team USA was an instant classic as it won […]
Finland beats Sweden in dramatic overtime win in 4 Nations Face-Off
MONTREAL – We've been hearing about Finnish style hockey since the four nations' showdown was announced. Intentional, grinding, structure. They get the chance to score when they come, otherwise slow things down and suck life from their opponents. Needless to say, it never happened to the US. However, Finland perfectly executed their game plan on […]
Disney drops Dumbo trigger warning; a nation’s children scarred for life
We have reached an existential crisis in Trump's America. Kids can now see “Peter Pan” and breathlessly watch “Dumbo” without leading a Disney+Trigger warning. Mouse House appears to be rethinking its “awakening, broken” business plan. You can still watch classic “The Office” episodes like “Diversity Day.” Don't worry about things you can never do make […]
USA, Canada hockey stars get into numerous fights in opening seconds of 4 Nations rivalry after anthem boos
Three battles begin in the first nine seconds of the four countries, targeting the game between the US and Canada. In the opening pack drop, Americans Matthew Tokachuk and Brandon Hagel didn't wait at all to take part in the action, a healthy scrap. But just two seconds later, Matthew's brother, Brady, went to his […]
Mika Zibanejad shares emotional moment with family before 4 Nations goal
Mika Zibanejad felt the power of love on a Saturday afternoon. Before the battle with four Swedish countries Finland, the Rangers shared a gentle moment with their wife Irma Herrin and daughter Ella, kissing the young people along the Bell Centre board . And when the game started, things got better for Zibanejad when he […]
4 Nations Face-Off: NHL’s new in-season tournament scores, players, format and more
This is NBA All-Star weekend. This year, the league implemented a new format, with the All-Star being drafted into three teams of eight players. They will face off against the winner of the Friday night Rising Stars Challenge in a small single elimination tournament on Sunday night. The NHL is trying out something new that […]
Canadian Fans in Montreal Boo the U.S. Anthem at 4 Nations Face-Off
Canadian fans in Montreal booed the US national anthem on Thursday night. The Americans prepared to steal the ice against Finland in a four-country showdown. The boos reportedly broke out despite Bell Center announcers asking the crowd to show respect during the national anthem, according to the Associated Press. Meanwhile, when the Finnish national anthem […]