Tage Thompson watched the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game from the press box in Boston's TD Garden as Connor McDavid scored the game-winning goal for Canada. The experience was a reminder of how badly Thompson wants to represent the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Many felt Thompson should’ve been picked for Team USA as he was second amongst Americans when the team was picked with 15 goals. He’s now the third leading American goal scorer with 26. That trails Jake Guentzel by one and Kyle Connor by four.
Connor will look to aid in the Jets' quest to hoist the Stanley Cup this season as they continue to be one of the best teams in the NHL. They will try to add to an already impressive record night and make it 10 straight wins against the San Jose Sharks on Monday.
Team USA has been granted permission to call Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson and New Jersey Devils defenseman Brett Pesce to Boston in the event of injuries or illnesses ahead of Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off finale,
Many felt Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson should’ve been picked for Team USA at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Thompson has really enjoyed the tournament, but it was a little harder to watch knowing he was left off the team.