McAvoy is married to Sullivan’s daughter Kiley, who recently gave birth to the couple’s first child. McAvoy plays defense for the Boston Bruins, Sullivan coaches the Pittsburgh Penguins and their careers had not overlapped until now, when they’re on the same team with the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off.

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.

With defenseman Charlie McAvoy out for the 4 Nations Face-off final against Canada on Thursday, head coach Mike Sullivan reassured everyone that a strong player was waiting in the wings and on the

The USA reached the final thanks to a good strategy and a coach like Mike Sullivan, but they lost to Canada, although one of the team's young players earned praise from the experienced coach after the match.

That improbable 4-3 victory on Feb. 22, 1980, became known as the "Miracle on Ice," because of the call by broadcaster Al Michaels, who screamed: "Do you believe in miracles? Yes!" as the final seconds evaporated.

The United States began its 4 Nations Face-Off ... Team USA head coach Mike Sullivan plans to open tonight's against Finland with the above lines. “That’s a starting point,” Sullivan said.

It took a few periods to open things up, but the United States eventually took over and dominated Finland in their opening game of the 4 Nations Face-Off. The A

Despite not having a chance to reach the championship, Sweden played the role of spoiler and came away with a 2-1 win over the United States in Monday's final round-robin game in the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament.

Matthew Tkachuk left the United States' 4 Nations Face-Off victory over Canada because of what coach Mike Sullivan called a lower-body injury.

The status of both Tkachuk brothers is now up in the air for the United States, as winger Brady Tkachuk left Monday’s 2-1 loss to Sweden for precautionary reasons.

Despite all of the concerns for the health and wellness of the United States roster over the past few days, it appears that everyone is able to play for Thursday’s championship showdown against Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off.