Hockey is a team sport played on ice or a field, where players use sticks to hit a puck or ball into the opposing team’s goal to score points. In ice hockey, teams typically consist of six players on the ice at a time, including a goaltender, while in field hockey, there are usually eleven players per team. The game is characterized by speed, skill, and physical contact, with the objective of outscoring the opponent. Ice hockey is played on an ice rink, and field hockey is played on grass or turf. Each version of the game has specific rules regarding how the puck or ball can be handled, as well as regulations about player contact and the structure of play. Hockey is popular in many countries around the world, with professional leagues, national teams, and international competitions such as the Olympics and world championships.
The 4 Nations Face-Off Championship at Boston's TD Garden is highly anticipated, featuring a significant rivalry between Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews. Connor McDavid, regarded as the world's top player,…