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.

It would have been no surprise if the team fired him last summer or after a slump to start 2024-25.Sullivan's coached the Penguins since December 2015. Only Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper – Team Canada's bench boss at the 4 Nations – has a longer tenure with his NHL team.

Team USA head coach Mike Sullivan has high praise for Jaccob Slavin after an epic performance in the 4 Nations final against Team Canada.

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.

Crosby and Sullivan will be in the unfamiliar position of facing one another for the second time in five days tonight.

Off, Team USA is in a sensational position. After defeating Team Finland and Team Canada — both in regulation time — head coach Mike Sullivan’s team has already clinched a spot in the tournament’s Thursday night championship game.

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.