After Montreal fans loudly booed the American anthem on Saturday night, the Canada-U.S.A. game at the 4 Nations Face-Off featured three fights in the first nine seconds.

It's safe to say that Team USA winger Brady Tkachuk is fired up for Saturday night. The 25-year-old and current Ottawa Senators captain scored two goals for the USA in the team's 6-1 victory over Finland on Thursday in its first game of the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off event.

Brady Tkachuk explained what led to the fight-filled start to the Team USA vs. Team Canada 4 Nations Faceoff game.

After combining for five points on Thursday night against Finland, the Tkachuk brothers are ready for a showdown with Canada on Saturday.

And then? Are you joining the wave of the Four Nations Confrontation? After Canada’s superb match against Sweden on Wednesday night at the Bell Centre, it was time for the Americans to make their entry into the tournament.