USA favored, Finland embraces underdog role in 4 Nations opener


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With a surplus of talent at all positions, Team USA is a favorite at the 4 Nations Face-Off, and heavily favored for its opening game matchup against Finland on Thursday night in Montreal.

The United States boasts its most talented squad assembled for an international tournament since winning the 1996 World Cup of Hockey. It isn't just pure offensive talent donning the red, white and blue, but also plenty of skaters who are happy to be physical forces.

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