With a win over Canada on Thursday night, Team USA would take home the 4 Nations Face-Off trophy and assert itself as the team to beat heading into the 2026 Olympics. The Americans already have one win over their rivals to the north, but making it two in a row will be a tall task.

Team USA pulled off a narrow victory in the round robin game. Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin broke a 1-1 tie midway through the second period, after which the American defensemen put on a clinic in blocking traffic in the slot. An empty-net goal sealed the deal for the stars and stripes with a 3-1 final score.