Brady Tkachuk: USA-Canada at 2025 NHL 4 Nations Face-Off 'Biggest Game' Of My Career

It's safe to say that Team USA winger Brady Tkachuk is fired up for Saturday night.

The 25-year-old and current Ottawa Senators captain scored two goals for the USA in the team's 6-1 victory over Finland on Thursday in its first game of the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off event. As the team looks towards Saturday's matchup against Canada, Tkachuk noted that it will be the "biggest game" that he has ever played in.

"I think it's going be the biggest game that I've ever played in my career," Tkachuk said, per Kristen Shilton of ESPN. "I'm really looking forward to that. There's a big buildup to it. USA vs. Canada is bigger than just the guys on the ice. There's so many people past, present, and down the road [that it affects]. We've been talking about this game especially. It's going to be a long couple days [waiting] until it happens, but it'll be exciting."

Tkachuk was switched onto a line with his brother, Matthew, midway through the matchup against Finland. The brothers were centered by Jack Eichel and the line produced four of the U.S' goals.

The regulation win catapulted the U.S. to the top spot in the standings and a win over Canada on Saturday would likely secure a spot in the tournament championship. It would also be the men's national team's first victory over Canada since the 2010 Sochi Olympics.