The 4 Nations tournament continues to make waves, and brothers Matthew and Brady Tkachuk stole the spotlight in the opening seconds of the USA vs. Canada game, which ended with a USA victory. They were behind two of the three fights that caught everyone by surprise during the tournament.
According to the Tkachuk brothers, they had coordinated beforehand to start the fights, with JT Miller also on board. It was revealed that all three were part of a group chat well before the game began.
One of the brothers, Matthew, reportedly said that those fights were meant to send a message about the strength of the United States team. The three fights, in which the brothers were involved in two, took place within just 10 seconds of the game’s start.
It’s important to remember that the NHL allows this type of fighting, whereas other international events, like the Olympic Games, do not permit such fights. In those events, players could face severe suspensions during the game.
JT Miller Also Seized the Opportunity
Miller was at the center of the third fight of the game, going up against Colton Parayko. It was evident that the Canadian player had a significant advantage in the brawl, as the USA player lost his helmet from the blows he received.
