Provorov Trade Or Extension? Last night, hockey fans witnessed what might have been the greatest start to a game—ever. Team Canada vs. Team USA, Saturday night at the Bell Centre, after a decade without best-on-best play. What more could you ask for? How about three fights in the first nine seconds of the most anticipated game in years? It all started right off the opening faceoff when Matthew Tkachuk and Brandon Hagel dropped the gloves, sending the Bell Centre crowd into a frenzy. Seconds later, Brady Tkachuk called out Sam Bennett, and off the next faceoff, those two went at it. Then, at the next whistle, J.T. Miller and Colton Parayko squared off for the third and final fight. It was the perfect way to kick off a game that fans had been waiting for. Columbus Blue Jackets defencemen Zach Werenski recorded an assist as Team USA beat Canada 3-1. With Team USA’s win, they’ve secured a spot in Thursday’s championship game. If Canada beats Finland on Monday afternoon, we’ll get a USA vs. Canada rematch for gold.
