Hockey has never been more popular in the United States, and a big reason for that is the success of the 4 Nations Face-Off. The tournament didn’t just mark the NHL’s return to international play, it took the sport’s visibility to another level, drawing millions of new fans.<\/p>
The championship game between Team USA and Team Canada was a massive hit, with over 16 million viewers tuning in. Even though the Americans fell short, two players from the U.S. team, brothers Matthew and Brady Tkachuk, have become breakout stars. Their energy, passion, and talent have made them two of the most exciting names in the NHL<\/a>, and they’ve been making waves off the ice as well.<\/p> Since the tournament, Matthew Tkachuk has been on a whirlwind media tour, making high-profile appearances on both television and podcasts. On Monday, he stopped by The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon<\/em>, where he seemed completely at ease, handling questions and jokes like a natural. Just a couple of days later, he and Brady appeared on New Heights<\/em>, the podcast hosted by NFL <\/a>stars Jason and Travis Kelce.<\/p>