Brady Tkachuk 's excitement about getting the chance to play for the United States and team up with his brother, Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk, at the 4 Nations Face-Off next month was obvious as he spoke on this week's episode of the "NHL @TheRink" podcast presented by SKIP.

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Auston Matthews will serve as captain for the United States in the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off, and his team is the only one involved without a glaring injury question to answer.

Last night in the NHL, there were only five games on the schedule. However, there was no lack of action. Here are the results and highlights: 1. Third shutout of the season for Jake Allen In New Jersey,

Auston Matthews will head the United States’ leadership group at the 4 Nations Face-Off. USA Hockey announced on Thursday afternoon that the Maple Leafs captain will be its captain for the event in Montreal and Boston,

Sidney Crosby is back in a familiar spot — as Canada's captain. The Pittsburgh Penguins star was named to the role Thursday for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament set for next month in Montreal and Boston.

Finland, Sweden, the United States, and Canada will reveal their captains for the 4 Nations Face-Off in February on Thursday.

Crosby has had plenty of international experience while Maple Leafs superstar is the Americans’ most gifted scorer for next month’s best-on-best tournament.

Matthew Tkachuk had a goal and two assists, Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 30 shots for his second shutout of the season, and Florida beat Los Angeles.

Canada, which will have Sidney Crosby as captain for yet another international ... especially after he was given that role with the Toronto Maple Leafs prior to this season. Matthew Tkachuk, who won the Cup with Barkov and the Florida Panthers last year ...

Auston Matthews being named Team USA captain comes as no great surprise but it is a testament to his health as he's looked better in January than any other month this season.