Brad Marchand didn’t hold back when talking about the Tkachuk brothers after Canada beat Team USA in the 4 Nations final.
Canada had the last laughs against the United States, winning the 4 Nations Face-Off championship 3-2 in overtime. Canadian forward Brad Marchand was sure to have the last word with Matthew and Brady Tkachuk.
Montreal is one of many hockey markets across the NHL where Brad Marchand is largely considered persona non grata.
Brad Marchand and Jon Cooper have a lot of history as rivals, but for the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off, the Lightning coach is glad the Bruins captain is on his Canada squad. While Marchand has had a limited role on the ice in Canada’s first two games in the tournament,
Rebecca Marchand, the sister of Boston Bruins star Brad Marchand, met up with a Canadian country music star after Team Canada's 4 Nations final win over Team USA.
Canada's Brad Marchand responded to trash talk from Team USA' Matthew and Brady Tkachuk after the 4 Nations Face-Off.
Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand is known for being an effective chirper on the ice. It is a big reason why he is often regarded as one of the top agitators in the NHL. This aspect of Marchand's game has translated to the 4 Nations Face-Off, and his former teammate, Urho Vaakanainen, experienced it firsthand.
Trash talk from the Americans, specifically the Tkachuk brothers, gave Canada motivational "ammo" to fuel their win over Team USA in the first 4 Nationals Face-Off finale in Boston, veteran forward Brad Marchand said.
The win was the finale of what turned out to be an incredibly popular substitute for the NHL All-Star game. The round-robin tournament put some great hockey on display while reviving the rivalry between the USA and Canada in a non-Olympic year.