Team USA scored three goals in the opening four minutes of the third period to blow open a close game and pin a 6-1 loss on Finland Thursday night in the clubs’ 4 Nations Face-Off opener at Bell Centre.

The United States began its 4 Nations Face-Off campaign with a decisive 6-1 win over Finland in Montreal. Finland struck first midway through the first period as Henri Jokiharju beat Connor Hellebuyck from a tight angle.

Connor Hellebuyck is set to start in net for the United States in its opening game of the 4 Nations Face-Off against Finland on Thursday night. USA Hockey said Wednesday that the Winnipeg Jets goaltender would get the nod a few minutes after coach Mike Sullivan foreshadowed an announcement.

Oettinger will serve as a backup to Connor Hellebuyck for the United States in its opening game of the 4 Nations Face-Off against Finland on Thursday night.

Connor Hellebuyck will start for Team USA when they begin play at the 4 Nations Face-Off against Finland on Thursday. The United States officially named Hellebuyck their No. 1 following Wednesday's practice -- a mammoth session that lasted well over an hour.

Team USA came up short in a thrilling 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada, but it wasn't the fault of Zach Werenski or Connor Hellebuyck.

It took more than 60 minutes to decide the winner of the 4 Nations Face-Off. After several huge saves by Jordan Binnington at one end, Connor McDavid was left all alone in in the slot and his shot beat Connor Hellebuyck over the glove,

Kyle Connor wasn't at all surprised. "Were you?" he asked, knowing full well the answer. Despite the fact that the United States has arguably the best trio of goaltenders for the 4 Nations Face-Off, i

Team USA has been dominant in the 4 Nations Face-Off so far. After a blowout win over Team Finland to open the tournament, they fought Canada, literally and figuratively, on Saturday night. With wins in both games,

Hellebuyck of Jets, Oettinger of Stars, Swayman of Bruins prepare for Finland In a short tournament like the 4 Nations Face-Off, goaltending could make the difference between success and failure for each of the four countries participating in the round-robin tournament that runs from Wednesday to Feb.

the United States had no hesitation over their choice. Ahead of their first game of the tournament against Team Finland, Team USA announced that Winnipeg Jets superstar goalie Connor Hellebuyck ...