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 […]
Connor McDavid can etch name in Canada lore in 4 Nations Face-Off
MONTREAL – Sam Bennett has known Conor McDavid since he was a young child, and played minor hockey as a linemate before the age of 10. He was on the other side of McDavid in last year's Stanley Cup final. The Oilers returned from a 3-0 deficit and forced Game 7, while McDavid still managed […]
Team USA reveling in chance to play 4 Nations ‘villain’ in highly anticipated Canada matchup
Montreal – The only guarantee in these four nations' showdown is the hostile atmosphere following Team USA. While skating booed and Finland met cheers, it was not surprising in their opening game. But if you think the Americans are the bad guys on Thursday, wait until they get iced for a matchup of Cream de […]
Canadian hockey fans boo Team USA players, national anthem at 4 Nations tournament in Montreal
The four-country showdown begins this week in Montreal, with Team USA as the official enemy. 1 To the north. Team USA played their first match of the tournament against Finland on Thursday. The day after Canada defeated Sweden in overtime, they were crossing the enemy line to start the tournament. When the team snatched the […]
Tkachuk brothers propel Team USA to win over Finland in 4 Nations Face-Off
MONTREAL – For Team USA, it was a poor start and Grand Finland. The Americans appeared to be in trouble early, raising the opening goal, allowing Finland to control the tempo throughout two periods on Thursday night. Eventually, Team USA took a foot down in a 6-1 victory to hold a four-country showdown, boosting the […]