The 4 Nations Face-Off is down to its final match-up as the United States and Canada prepare for a championship game at TD Garden. Canada secured a spot with a 5-3 win against Finland earlier this week, setting up a rematch of their intense previous meeting.
For US players like Jack Eichel, the stakes are high. “It’s like Game 7,” he said. “Everything is on the line. We’ll see desperate hockey and more of what we saw in our first game.” Eichel, who won the Stanley Cup with Vegas Golden Knights last year, emphasized the importance of representing his country.
The US lost to Sweden earlier in the week but will face Canada without several key players, including goalie Connor Hellebuyck, defenseman Charlie McAvoy, and forwards Auston Matthews and Matthew Tkachuk. Forward Brady Tkachuk left due to injury concerns.
Canada coach Jon Cooper expects a closely matched game between the two teams. “The city of Boston will be treated to something special,” he said, as both sides look forward to an intense championship showdown on Thursday.
Source: https://www.nhl.com/news/united-states-canada-gearing-up-for-intense-rematch-in-4-nations-face-off-final