Staff Canada star Nathan MacKinnon provided a powerful 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 sport between the nations 3-1 on Saturday in Montreal to clinch a spot within the closing.
After his workforce’s win over Finland, MacKinnon expressed optimism concerning the rematch with the US.
“We really feel like we are able to beat these guys and we plan on taking part in a bit of higher Thursday,” MacKinnon stated, by way of 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 acquired harm within the first interval of the sport.
The US could also be extra banged up and shorthanded towards Canada this time round. Additionally, after shedding 3-1, it might most likely be robust for Canada to lose by a larger margin within the second sport, 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.
