Team USA forward Matthew Tkachuk and head coach Mike Sullivan received their exact desired lineup confirmation just moments before the ultimate gold medal game.
The heavily anticipated North American border war is officially here, and the official American roster submitted to the IIHF features an incredibly dangerous top unit.
The Florida Panthers superstar is officially staying on the absolute most terrifying line in hockey, firmly fastened right alongside his rugged brother Brady and electric center Jack Eichel.
This is exactly the type of high-stakes, violent matchup that kids dream about playing in their driveways, and the 28-year-old winger is entirely ready for the pure chaos.
It's confirmed for the Tkachuk brothers
Over his NHL career, the agitator built a massive reputation for dominating the dirty areas and delivering heavy offensive output when the pressure reaches an absolute boiling point.
Capturing his very first Olympic gold medal less than a year after hoisting his second Stanley Cup would be a dream come true.
Team USA desperately needs this star-studded top line to utilize crisp passing and generate highly reliable controlled entries against a suffocating Canadian defensive trap.
The Tkachuk brothers absolutely love dictating the physical pace, relying heavily on solid execution and a relentless transition game to overwhelm opposing defensemen along the wall.
Matthew Tkachuk and Team USA are going to have a massive advantage heading into the game as Team Canada is going to be without their captain in Sidney Crosby.
Expect Matthew to empty the physical tank and leave absolutely everything on the ice as he fiercely battles for his country on the biggest global stage imaginable.
Will Matthew Tkachuk and his line lead Team USA to Olympic gold?
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