Team USA head coach Mike Sullivan had a surprising takeaway from the Americans’ heartbreaking 3-2 overtime loss to Team Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off final. The clash of the hockey titans was bound to be classic between the bordering rivals.
Team USA lost to Team Canada 3-2 in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game. Both of the games between the rival squads were defensive struggles with great goaltending, which is consistent with previous matchups.
Crosby and Sullivan will be in the unfamiliar position of facing one another for the second time in five days tonight.
From Mario Lemieux to Jaromir Jagr, and Crosby to Malkin, the Penguins’ stars loved Lange. His voice was a prominent soundtrack of their careers. Lange would often bellow “Make me a milkshake, Malkin” when the Russian star would score a goal. Malkin loved it.
Legendary Pittsburgh Penguins broadcaster Mike Lange passed away Wednesday at the age of 76. His impact and his reach were felt even at the Four Nations Face-Off, where Team Canada and Team USA are preparing for the most anticipated hockey game in more than a decade.