The Pulse Newsletter📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Win a title today. I was not in the room when NHL officials planned the 4 Nations Face-Off, but I can tell you with certainty that tonight’s final, a matchup between Canada and the United States, is what they hoped for. The entire hockey sports world will be watching. Experts expect ratings rivaling a Stanley Cup Final, or even better. No matter what happens tonight, the 4 Nations experiment is a massive win — and don’t be surprised...

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20.02.2025

Quinn Hughes will not join U.S. for 4 Nations final vs. Canada after all - The Athletic

Hughes was named to the U.S. roster in June but bowed out due to an oblique injury. He can't play unless another defenseman is unavailable.

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20.02.2025

Researchers confirm Hall of Famer Bobby Hull had CTE when he died - The Athletic

Hull’s family donated his brain to a brain bank at Boston University for study after he died in 2023 at the age of 84.

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20.02.2025

Bruins address Charlie McAvoy infection, potential long-term absence after removing him from Team USA care - The Athletic

Bruins coach Joe Sacco said he "wouldn’t expect (McAvoy) in the short-term" as the franchise defenseman remains hospitalized.

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20.02.2025

Is Kyle Connor McDavid the best same-name combo player in NHL history? - The Athletic

Let's get really dumb and relax a bit before the 4 Nations Face-Off final between Canada and the U.S.

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20.02.2025

Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy has shoulder injury, infection — out for U.S. for 4 Nations final - The Athletic

Jake Sanderson skated in McAvoy's place against Sweden, and Team USA coach Mike Sullivan said Quinn Hughes could be an option, as well.

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20.02.2025

4 Nations Face-Off championship predictions: Picks for Canada vs. USA, MVP and more - The Athletic

The Athletic surveyed its NHL staff for predictions on the tournament's final matchup, biggest surprises, disappointments, moments and more.

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20.02.2025

Legendary Penguins broadcaster Mike Lange dies at 76 - The Athletic

Lange last called a Penguins game in 2021, when his considerable health issues forced him to step down from the radio booth.

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20.02.2025

Inside Quinn Hughes chaos: What we know about Team USA’s scramble to add him for 4 Nations final - The Athletic

What's best for country isn't always what's best for club, as made clear by this week's dance among the Canucks, Team USA and the NHL.

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20.02.2025

How Jon Cooper helped shape Canada for 4 Nations: Dodging the U.S. call and dive-bar coaching - The Athletic

Cooper, who's a dual citizen, could have been the U.S. coach, former national team GM Brian Burke says. "We almost pulled it off."

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20.02.2025

Will Michigan launch a varsity women’s hockey team? Here’s what the feasibility study says - The Athletic

The path to launching a Division I women’s hockey team at the University of Michigan is clear — and it’s going to be expensive.

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20.02.2025

Canadian teammates on Sidney Crosby: ‘When he’s in your locker room, you always think you’re going to win’ - The Athletic

Past and present members of Team Canada describe Crosby's "aura": "The quiet intensity and confidence … you know there's no moment too big."

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20.02.2025

Seven track and field world records in nine days reflects talent, deep races and scheduling - The Athletic

In a little over a week, five men set world records at distances ranging from 1500m up to the half marathon

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20.02.2025

Team USA’s Matthew Tkachuk declares Tkachuk brothers ‘ready to go’ vs. Canada for 4 Nations final - The Athletic

Matthew Tkachuk said that he wouldn't "want to miss" the finale vs. Canada and that he expects brother Brady to "be at his absolute best."

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19.02.2025

Ahead of Canada vs. U.S. 4 Nations final, Brandon Hagel throws down gauntlet - The Athletic

Hagel added some fuel to the fire ahead of a second highly anticipated battle with Team USA on Thursday.

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19.02.2025

U.S. and Canada set for a rematch, plus a troubling tennis story - The Athletic

The Pulse Newsletter📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! The poll results are in. The U.S. lost to Sweden last night, 2-1, but the result didn’t matter much. The Americans had already clinched a spot on the 4 Nations final heading into the game. You know who did win last night, though? Hockey, which took a victory lap on the NBA’s All-Star festivities (more on that in a bit). The U.S. is set for a rematch with Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off title game, which will be must-watch TV. Here is...

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19.02.2025

Quinn Hughes to join U.S. in Boston ahead of 4 Nations final vs. Canada - The Athletic

Hughes was named to the U.S. roster in June but bowed out due to an oblique injury. He can't play unless another defenseman is unavailable.

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19.02.2025

U.S. suddenly banged up heading into 4 Nations title showdown with Canada - The Athletic

Brady Tkachuk left Monday's loss to Sweden with his brother, Matthew, already absent. Auston Matthews and Charlie McAvoy are also out.

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19.02.2025

What does Sweden’s 4 Nations Face-Off performance mean for the Olympics? - The Athletic

Sweden finished the 4 Nations Face-Off with a victory against Team USA, one year before the Milan Olympics.

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19.02.2025

Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy out for Team USA for 4 Nations Face-Off final - The Athletic

There was no immediate word on if Team USA would bring in an injury replacement. Jake Sanderson skated in McAvoy's place against Sweden.

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19.02.2025

Charlie McAvoy, Team USA’s Plan B and the Bruins’ lack of options - The Athletic

Bruins coach Joe Sacco on losing McAvoy at 4 Nations: "I think every team’s probably a little bit nervous when they send their players."

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19.02.2025

How Team USA dropped its round-robin finale to Sweden: 4 Nations takeaways - The Athletic

The players showed they care despite the meaningless stakes and Sweden earned its first victory of the tournament.

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19.02.2025

Canada, U.S. ready for ‘dream scenario’ rematch in 4 Nations final: ‘A great celebration of hockey’ - The Athletic

For many players, Thursday's Canada-USA 4 Nations final will be the biggest game of their careers.

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Supercharged U.S.-Canada finale to have anthem animosity, maybe a fight, but mainly heart - The Athletic

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Quinn Hughes will not join U.S. for 4 Nations final vs. Canada after all - The Athletic

Researchers confirm Hall of Famer Bobby Hull had CTE when he died - The Athletic

Bruins address Charlie McAvoy infection, potential long-term absence after removing him from Team USA care - The Athletic

Is Kyle Connor McDavid the best same-name combo player in NHL history? - The Athletic

Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy has shoulder injury, infection — out for U.S. for 4 Nations final - The Athletic

4 Nations Face-Off championship predictions: Picks for Canada vs. USA, MVP and more - The Athletic

Legendary Penguins broadcaster Mike Lange dies at 76 - The Athletic

Inside Quinn Hughes chaos: What we know about Team USA’s scramble to add him for 4 Nations final - The Athletic

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Canadian teammates on Sidney Crosby: ‘When he’s in your locker room, you always think you’re going to win’ - The Athletic

Seven track and field world records in nine days reflects talent, deep races and scheduling - The Athletic

Team USA’s Matthew Tkachuk declares Tkachuk brothers ‘ready to go’ vs. Canada for 4 Nations final - The Athletic

Ahead of Canada vs. U.S. 4 Nations final, Brandon Hagel throws down gauntlet - The Athletic

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Quinn Hughes to join U.S. in Boston ahead of 4 Nations final vs. Canada - The Athletic

U.S. suddenly banged up heading into 4 Nations title showdown with Canada - The Athletic

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How Team USA dropped its round-robin finale to Sweden: 4 Nations takeaways - The Athletic

Canada, U.S. ready for ‘dream scenario’ rematch in 4 Nations final: ‘A great celebration of hockey’ - The Athletic

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