Brady Tkachuk analyzed the loss to Sidney Crosby's Team Canada in the final of the 4 Nations Face-Off and sent a strong message. He also talked about his brother Matthew's injury.

Sidney Crosby will lead Team Canada one last time this year as they face Team USA in the Four Nations faceoff final tonight. Crosby is tied with USA defenseman Zach Werenski for the tournament lead in points with 5,

Matthew Tkachuk is unlikely to play against the Seattle Kraken on Saturday (6 p.m. ET; KHN, SCRIPPS, KONG) because of a lower-body injury. The forward was injured while playing for the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off.

The Avalanche are finally back in action today. Seth Jones sounds ready to move on from Chicago. Also, Matthew Tkachuk is out and Sidney Crosby might be. All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily —.

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