The U.S. won its opening game at the 4 Nations Face-Off Thursday in a physical showdown played with edge throughout.

Tkachuk and his brother Brady put on a dominant performance in their tournament opener against Team Finland, a game the Americans cruised to a 6-1 victory. Team USA and the Finns played a tight game through 40 minutes, but three early goals during the final frame blew the game open for the U.S.