Team USA secured a victory in their first game of the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, thanks to a four-goal outburst in the third period. Both Brady Tkachuk and Matthew Tkachuk were outstanding in the 6–1 win over Finland, scoring two goals apiece and combining for five points on the night.
After the win, the team paid tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau, who passed away in August after he and his brother Matthew were struck by a car while riding bikes in their hometown.
