Team USA head coach Mike Sullivan sent a few words analyzing the relevance of NFL star Matthew Tkachuk, who has dealt with injuries throughout the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Jack Eichel-Matthew Tkachuk line was a force for the USA at the Four Nations, and now the former has revealed how it all came together.

Team USA continues to treat and evaluate key player Matthew Tkachuk following undisclosed injury against Team Canada

Matthew Tkachuk left the United States’ 4 Nations Face-Off victory over Canada on Saturday night because of what coach Mike Sullivan called a lower-body injury.There were few details beyond that after the 3-1 victory.

Team USA head coach Mike Sullivan provided a last-minute update on the status of NHL star Brady Tkachuk ahead of the Four Nations final against Team Canada.

It was Tkachuk who ignited the fireworks at the start of the United States’ 3-1 win against Canada on Saturday in Montreal, fighting Canada forward Brandon Hagel at puck drop. This after he scored twice in a 6-1 win against Finland in the tournament opener for the U.S.

Matthew Tkachuk is unlikely to play against the Seattle Kraken on Saturday (6 p.m. ET; KHN, SCRIPPS, KONG) because of a lower-body injury. The forward was injured while playing for the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off.

It looks like both Matthew and Brady Tkachuk will be good to go for Thursday’s 4 Nations Face-Off championship.

Matthew Tkachuk said that he wouldn't "want to miss" the finale vs. Canada and that he expects brother Brady to "be at his absolute best."

Matthew Tkachuk left the USA-Canada match with a suspected lower-body injury and did not play during the final minutes. Despite concerns, he remains o

Team USA - head coach Mike Sullivan made an impression on the 6-1 victory for the Americans against Finland on Thursday

The younger Tkachuk brother has been stellar for Mike Sullivan's team at the NHL international tournament. The Senators captain posted two goals in the USA's opening win over Finland, and then dropped the mitts with Sam Bennett against Canada in the opening seconds of the game.