Team USA came up short in a thrilling 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada, but it wasn't the fault of Zach Werenski or Connor Hellebuyck.

The CBJ defenseman is tied for the tournament scoring lead through three games as the United States has advanced to Thursday's title game

Werenski picked up an assist in Team USA's 3-2 loss to Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game on Thursday. Werenski finished as the tournament's top scorer with six assists in four games.

Werenski picked up an assist in Team USA's 3-2 loss to Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game on Thursday. Werenski finished as the tournament's top scorer with six assists in four games.

Nathan MacKinnon and Zach Werenski are making their nearest and dearest proud. The Canadian forward and United States defenseman received special well wishes from their friends and family before the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Zach Werenski is having a career year with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 27-year-old defenseman leads the Blue Jackets in scoring and is near the top of the NH

Blue Jackets' Werenski leads tournament in assists, climbing U.S. assist ranks going into rematch against Canada for 4 Nations championship.

The United States is turning to a Columbus Blue Jackets for their gold medal game at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Facing Canada in a highly anticipated rematch, Team

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Blue Jackets' Werenski acts as U.S. catalyst to spark huge night for Tkachuk brothers in 6-1 victory over Finland to open 4 Nations action.

The CBJ defenseman is tied for the tournament scoring lead through three games as the United States has advanced to Thursday's title game

After the Blue Jackets defeated the Red Wings 5-2 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Thursday, the two teams have 66 points apiece and hold the first two wild card spots in the Eastern Conference going into their matchup in the 2025 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series at Ohio Stadium on Saturday (6 p.m. ET; ESPN, TVAS-D, FX-CA).