NHL stars have descended on Milan to take part in the Olympics. Team USA had its first practice on Sunday, with Jack Eichel centering brothers Brady and Matthew Tkachuk. After practice, Eichel spoke with TSN’s Pierre LeBrun in regards to the Tkachuk’s living situation, which could turn comedic quickly.
“I believe they probably push their beds together. …. If we hear someone undergo a wall in the course of the night, probably know where it got here from,” Eichel said, per LeBrun.
Team USA will stay within the Olympic village, even after a norovirus outbreak postponed a women’s hockey game earlier within the week. The Tkachuk brothers living together could provide some Step Brothers-like situations, especially in the event that they create more room for activities.
Eichel and the Tkachuk brothers played together for Team USA for much of the 4 Nations Face-Off last yr. But Matthew was not available for the Final because of lower-body injuries that cost him the remaining of the regular season. He recently returned for the Florida Panthers and says he’s healthy for the Olympics. Brady scored a large goal for Team USA within the Final, which resulted in extra time with Canada winning.
The opposite line seemingly set in stone from Team USA’s practice was Auston Matthews between Jake Guentzel and Matt Boldy. Matthews has struggled this yr, but each of those wingers have been dominant for his or her teams. Americans and Maple Leafs fans hope that the Olympics push Matthews to greatness down the stretch.
Team USA begins the Olympic preliminary round on Thursday against Latvia. They’re expected to emerge from their pool easily, with Denmark and Germany awaiting them in the ultimate two games. A rematch with Canada could possibly be coming within the knockout round, which is able to incite numerous memories from last yr’s battles.
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