That event in USA Hockey inspired a generation of players: my generation,” said U.S. coach Mike Sullivan, who was 11 when the Americans won the gold medal in Lake Placid. “I think this group that we have in our dressing room have an opportunity to do that and inspire the next generation.

Coach Mike Sullivan said that New York Rangers forward Chris Kreider will draw in for Tkachuk, who sat out the final 12:36 of the third period of their win over Canada with a lower-body injury. Tkachuk set the tone in that game with the first of three fights between the teams in the opening nine seconds on Saturday night,

The Pittsburgh Penguins may have captain Sidney Crosby in the lineup Saturday when they face the Washington Capitals at PPG Paints Arena. Or maybe not. Penguins coach Mike Sullivan and Crosby missed practice after flying back to Pittsburgh Friday morning from Boston with Penguins assistant coach David Quinn following Team Canada’s thrilling 3-2 overtime win over Team USA Thursday night in the championship of the Four Nations Face-Off.

Coach Mike Sullivan explains why the USA-Canada matchup in the 4 Nations Face-Off is so special for the sport of hockey.

Matthew Tkachuk left the United States’ 4 Nations Face-Off victory over Canada on Saturday night because of what coach Mike Sullivan called a lower-body injury. There were few details beyond that after the 3-1 victory.

American win — how could anyone not want a USA-Canada rematch? Anything other than Part Deux would be a letdown. “What an incredible hockey game,” Team USA coach Mike Sullivan said. USA vs. Canada hockey games are one of the few matchups in sports that reliably live up to expectations.

With defenseman Charlie McAvoy out for the 4 Nations Face-off final against Canada on Thursday, head coach Mike Sullivan reassured everyone that a strong player was waiting in the wings and on the way.

It was a rather discouraging scene on Monday night when Team USA star Brady Tkachuk left his 4 Nations game with an injury. The Americans were looking to sweep the round-robin stage and beat Team Sweden.

After falling to the Mike Sullivan-coached Team USA on Saturday, Canada had to beat Finland in regulation on Monday if they wanted a rematch in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship. Sidney Crosby came

Regarding 4 Nations, which picks up here Monday afternoon with a potential elimination game for both mighty Canada and upstart Finland.

Off, Team USA is in a sensational position. After defeating Team Finland and Team Canada — both in regulation time — head coach Mike Sullivan’s team has already clinched a spot in the tournament’s Thursday night championship game.

United States forward Brady Tkachuk was dubbed by head coach Mike Sullivan as the "heartbeat" of the American side. He showed why when he