Matthew and Brady Tkachuk and J.T. Miller discussed in a group chat the three fights they ended up getting into in the first nine seconds of Team USA’s win over Canada during the teams’ first matchup in the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Brady Tkachuk, discussing the February 15 USA-Canada game, shared insights about the intense fights during the 4 Nations Face-Off. The rivalry led to premeditated brawls, highlighting the passion and unity within Team USA.

Tkachuk, meanwhile, is a slam dunk to represent Team USA in the 2026 Winter Games. His thunderous performance in the 4 Nations Face-Off makes him a Stars-and-Stripes lock, alongside his brother Matthew.

The Florida Panthers are gearing up for another run at the Stanley Cup. The defending Stanley Cup champions once again appear to be juggernauts as they look to become the ninth team in NHL history to go back-to-back.

However, over the last four games, Florida has been without star Matthew Tkachuk ... has slotted into the top six alongside Sam Bennett. Tkachuk is in his ninth NHL season and third with Florida.

The Florida Panthers will resume their schedule on Saturday following an extended league-wide break for the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Panther coach Paul Maurice said Matthew Tkachuk will likely miss Florida’s game against Seattle on Saturday after Tkachuk was limited in the 4 Nations Face-Off final on Thursday.

Matthew Tkachuk is unlikely to play against the Seattle Kraken on Saturday (6 p.m. ET; KHN, SCRIPPS, KONG) because of a lower-body injury. The forward was injured while playing for the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off.

(AP) — Panthers star forward Matthew Tkachuk will miss Florida's game ... of four Panthers who played in the 4 Nations Face-Off. Sam Bennett and Sam Reinhart played for tournament-champion ...