Saturday’s intense United States-Canada game drew a whopping 4.4 million viewers on ABC. The U.S. prevailed 3-1 in a game that featured three fights in the first nine seconds and a winning goal by Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin.

As the Red Wings returned to practice, the predominate topic was the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament that has surpassed lofty expectations.

Observations on the Red Wings' 6–3 loss to the Lightning, from giving Tampa gifts to a difficult night in net on a forgettable final performance heading into the 4 Nations break