Prior to this game, Team USA had already advanced to the championship on Thursday, where they will face Canada in a rematch of Saturday's game that began with three fights in the opening nine seconds.

In the end, it was less of an escape than Team USA putting its foot down in a 6-1 victory to open its 4 Nations Face-Off, boosted by a dominant third period from both Tkachuk brothers, Brady and ...

Team USA forward Matthew Tkachuk celebrates his goal against Team Finland. / David Kirouac-Imagn Images The United States will be back on the ice Monday night to take on Sweden in the 4-Nations ...