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Karl Rasmussen

Matthew Tkachuk Says He'd Have Fought Anyone, Even Crosby or McDavid, in USA-Canada Game

Team USA forward Matthew Tkachuk and Team Canada forward Brandon Hagel fight in the first period during the 4 Nations Face Off | Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

The trio of fights that kicked off the matchup between Team USA and Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off were among the biggest talking points from the entire international best-on-best tournament.

Intensity levels were through the roof leading into the game, and the tone was set early by none other than Matthew Tkachuk, when he and Canada's Brandon Hagel dropped their gloves immediately after the game-opening puck drop.

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