Players expect the much-anticipated matchup between the countries to be measured by grit and will rather than pure skill.

Brady and Matthew Tkachuk came out hitting, started scoring and put together a display of brotherly dominance playing together for the first time on a big stage.

Thursday night's performance is exactly what the Americans envisioned with Matthew and Brady Tkachuk on the roster.

Relatives and supporters of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip, hold photos during a protest demanding their release from Hamas captivity, in Tel Aviv, 13 2025 ...

Matthew and Brady Tkachuk had never played together on the same team until Thursday. Both brothers scored two goals in a 6-1 ...