Brady and Matthew Tkachuk each scored twice, and the brothers had a handful of big hits to help the United States beat Finland 6-1 on Thursday night in

BOSTON — Vegas Golden Knights star and Chelmsford native Jack Eichel has a Stanley Cup to his name. But he thinks the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off championship game between Team USA and Team Canada might hold more weight.

Brady and Matthew Tkachuk each scored twice, and the brothers had a handful of big hits to help the United States beat Finland 6-1 on Thursday night in each team’s opening game at

That means the Tkachuks simply went to where they needed to be, and Eichel found them time and time again. This trio will be a critical success factor for Team USA in this tourney, and they will next show off their skills on Saturday against Canada.

Imagine how he’ll feel when the United States plays Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game at TD Garden on Thursday (8 p.m. ET; ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+, SN, TVAS). “It’s numbing,” Bob Eichel said before watching the Americans practice Wednesday.

Golden Knights players Mark Stone, Jack Eichel, and Noah Hanifin gear up for a high-stakes USA vs. Canada showdown in the 4 Nations Face-Off on Saturday.

Everyone always knew Eichel would be an offensive star. But two-way play and competitiveness to shut down Connor McDavid? "Jack’s got that."

Jack Eichel is one of the best offensive centers in the NHL. The Vegas Golden Knights star is a true power forward who can score goals in bunches and consistently set up scoring chances for teammates with his playmaking skill and high hockey IQ.

Jack grew up in the Boston area, played for the Boston Jr. Bruins and spent the 2014-15 season at Boston University, winning the Hobey Baker Award as the top player in NCAA men’s hockey.

Jack Eichel is not the most well-known American in hockey. He's not even the most famous center from his country, thanks to captain Auston Matthews and his star power. He's just the United States' best and most important player,

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The players have been emotionally invested in the 4 Nations Face-Off. Sports bettors have noticed and followed suit. Money has been pouring in on the tournament.