McAvoy Levels McDavid: Textbook Hit

USA Triumphs Over Canada in Thrilling Showdown

The United States hockey team showed their dominance! They beat Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off final. From the start, the Americans meant business. Right away, fights broke out.

Instant Action: Fights Erupt in Seconds

The game began with pure chaos. In the first nine seconds, three fights ignited! Tkachuk and Hagel dropped the gloves. Brady went after Bennett. Then, Miller and Parayko started throwing punches. It was a wild start to the big game.

Americans Clinch Victory Over Rival

Ultimately, the USA grabbed a 3-1 victory. This was a huge win. They defeated their biggest rivals, Canada. The team played with passion and skill.

McAvoy’s Massive Hit Sparks Team

Charlie McAvoy delivered a crushing blow! He lined up Connor McDavid. Then, he sent McDavid flying into the glass. The crowd went wild after this huge hit. McDavid fell hard on the ice.

Goal Follows Big Play

Soon after the hit, the USA scored. Jake Guentzel put the puck in the net. This tied the game after McDavid’s earlier goal. Matthew Tkachuk praised McAvoy’s game-changing play. This hit really shifted the momentum.

Teammate Praises “Message-Sending” Hit

Tkachuk called McAvoy’s hit massive. “That hit sent a message,” Tkachuk said. “It was probably the play of the game.” He added that the crowd was loud after Canada’s goal. Then, McAvoy’s hit silenced them. Tkachuk said it was one of the hardest hits he has ever seen. Earlier, McAvoy also hit Crosby!

Coach Sullivan Proud of Son-in-Law

Coach Mike Sullivan is in a unique position. His daughter is married to McAvoy. Sullivan shared how special it is to coach McAvoy. “Charlie is super competitive,” Sullivan explained. “I always watch him play for Boston.” He expressed his privilege to coach him in this event.

McAvoy Leads by Example

Furthermore, Tkachuk highlighted McAvoy’s impact. He called McAvoy one of the best USA players against Canada. He added that the team followed McAvoy’s lead. McAvoy’s fearless style inspired everyone on the team.

Defense Partner Not Surprised by Impactful Play

Zach Werenski, McAvoy’s defensive partner, agreed about the hit’s impact. “That hit on McDavid changed everything,” Werenski said. He mentioned McAvoy is known for those hits. Werenski noted McAvoy’s size and defensive skill. He felt it was perfectly timed to boost the team.

Championship Game at Home for McAvoy

Finally, McAvoy will play the championship game at home. The game is at TD Garden, his usual NHL arena. This will happen Thursday night.