Canada Makes 'Pest' Lineup Addition In Prep For Rivalry Game vs USA at 4 Nations Face-Off Saturday

There is big changes announced this morning on the most highly anticipated game in hockey at the moment, Team USA vs Team Canada is set to be an 'instant classic' as both teams are preparing for a rough matchup in the rivalry game.

The Tkachuk brothers are set to be on a line and are anticipated to stir the pot as they love too during the regular season, Matthew stated he's had this game circled on his calendar for years.

Team USA's first game against Finland was a rough and physical battle, and the Canadians have surely taken note, proven by a recent lineup change.

Canadian head coach Jon Cooper has decided to remove Philadelphia Flyers forward Travis Konecny from the lineup and add in grinder Sam Bennett, who will face up against Matthew Tkachuk, both members of the Florida Panthers.

Bennett is known for being a physical, but controversial player as well; fans have been calling for him to be suspended quite often, as his hits are much like Jacob Trouba's, very heavy and fast which leaves fans unsure if they are illegal or not.

Forwards:

Reinhart - McDavid - Marner

Stone - Crosby - MacKinnon

Hagel - Cirelli - Point

Marchand - Bennett - Jarvis

Konecny

​​Defensemen:

Toews - Makar*

Morrissey - Parayko

Sanheim - Doughty

Harley

Defenseman Cale Makar was 'under the weather' as reported by Canadian head coach Jon Cooper, if he is unable to play Thomas Harley will slot into the lineup under emergency basis. After losing Shea Theodore to a tournament-ending injury after their first game, they've been practicing with a forward on defense, as the NHLPA has not let them bring in another skater.