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Drew Doughty Issues Warning to Matthew Tkachuk Ahead of 4 Nations Face-Off Rematch

Originally posted on Maple Leafs Daily
By Ryan Smitheram | Last updated Feb 18, 2025 9:54 AM ET

Team Canada's Drew Doughty issued a warning to Team USA's Matthew Tkachuk ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off rematch between Canada and the USA.

Sam Bennett had a message for Team USA after Canada lost a very violent and physical game on Saturday night in Montreal that saw the U.S. clinch a spot in Thursday's 4 Nations finale.

Canada had to defeat Finland in regulation on Monday in order to get the rematch Bennett asked for, which they did, despite the finish being more of a nail-biter than it should have been.

After securing a rematch with USA on Thursday, Drew Doughty was asked about the possibility of fighting Matthew Tkachuk if it got to that point, to which Doughty issued a warning to the Stanley Cup Champion.

'I'll do anything for my country,' said the Kings defenseman.

For those that don't know, Doughty and Tkachuk have had a long-standing feud that dates back to the 2016-17 season when the then Flames rookie caught the Kings defenceman with an elbow to the head.

A few other incidents followed, but with them being in opposing conferences now, things have settled down, at least temporarily.

Their feud could be re-ignited on Thursday in what should be another violent affair as the two sides collide in the finals.

This article first appeared on Maple Leafs Daily and was syndicated with permission.

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