Top 3 Florida Panthers stars to watch out for at 4 Nations Face-Off ft. Matthew Tkachuk

With the 4 Nations Face-Off underway, the Florida Panthers will showcase their talent by having several high-profile players representing their native countries at the tournament. These players stand out for their skills, vision and singular abilities.

So, let’s look at the top three Florida Panthers stars to watch out for at the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Top 3 Florida Panthers stars to watch out for at 4 Nations Face-Off

#3 Sam Reinhart

Sam Reinhart will be Team Canada’s top line in Wednesday night’s opener against Team Sweden. Reinhart will line up alongside all-world center Connor McDavid and Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner to form what could be the tourney’s best line.

Reinhart is a pure goal scorer who complements McDavid and Marner’s elite playmaking abilities. Reinhart’s 31 goals this season are proof of his strong goal-scoring ability, making him the ideal choice for Canada’s top line.

Given his linemates, Reinhart could lead the tournament in goals. Given he finds open space and drives to the net, McDavid or Marner will find him on the ice.

#2 Aleksander Barkov

Sasha Barkov is widely considered the best two-way forward in the NHL today. The Florida Panthers captain, Barkov was the obvious choice to captain Team Finland at the 4 Nations Face-Off. He’ll be tasked with leading the team’s top line that boasts Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen and Carolina Hurricane’s star Mikko Rantanen.

Team Finland will expect two-way forward Barkov to play a strong defensive game while shutting down the opposition’s best players. Barkov is used to doing this regularly for the Panthers.

Barkov's ability to influence the game from both sides of the ice could make him the tournament’s most impactful player. If he performs well, Finland could become a solid contender for the tournament title.

#1 Matthew Tkachuk

Matthew Tkachuk will skate on Team USA’s top line at the 4 Nations Face-Off with Winnipeg Jets sniper Kyle Connor and Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel. As such, Tkachuk’s placement on the American top line is understandable given the grit and toughness he delivers with his exceptional goalscoring skills.

Fans should expect Tkachuk to be a nuisance in the front of the net. He’ll be looking to pick up loose pucks and rebounds. The job for Eichel will be to generate scoring chances while Connor’s booming shot should create plenty of rebounds and pucks for Tkachuk to dig out.

If Tkachuk does what he does best, he could lead Team USA in goals, making life difficult for opposing defenses around the crease and in front of the net.