Staff Canada star Nathan MacKinnon provided a robust remark Monday forward of his nation’s rematch with america on the 4 Nations Face-Off occasion.
Canada beat Finland 5-3 on Monday to advance to the finals, the place they are going to tackle the US at TD Backyard in Boston, Mass., on Thursday. The US gained the spherical robin recreation between the nations 3-1 on Saturday in Montreal to clinch a spot within the closing.
After his staff’s win over Finland, MacKinnon expressed optimism in regards to the rematch with the US.
“We really feel like we will beat these guys, and we plan on enjoying just a little higher Thursday,” MacKinnon mentioned, through The Athletic’s Chris Johnston.
Whereas issues didn’t go Canada’s method within the first assembly between the groups, they do have a number of issues going of their favor for the rematch. Three American gamers: Matthew Tkachuk, Auston Matthews and Charlie McAvoy all didn’t play towards Sweden on Monday, whereas Brady Tkachuk obtained damage within the first interval of the sport.
The US could also be extra banged up and shorthanded towards Canada this time round. Additionally, after dropping 3-1, it might in all probability be robust for Canada to lose by a higher margin within the second recreation, although that’s solely potential.
One factor we do know is that the fan curiosity within the finals is sky-high. Ticket costs are already surging, with costs round $1,100 to get into the sport.
