On Thursday night, Team USA played Finland in their first game of the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada — and the fans booed the American team as tensions between the United States and Canada have risen with President Donald Trump having imposed tariffs on American imports from Canada and discussed making the neighboring country the 51st state.
In fact, the fans even booed the U.S. national anthem, defying the request from the public address announcer to be respectful.
Now that’s what I was expecting, Team USA booed as they come onto the ice here in Montréal #4Nations pic.twitter.com/DnzDjb7Fc4
— Parker McLean (@ParkerMcLean15) February 14, 2025
Some boos for The Star-Spangled Banner in Montreal despite an announcement to respect the anthems prior. pic.twitter.com/gvPeX1xitG
— luke fox (@lukefoxjukebox) February 14, 2025
Team USA got the last laugh, though, thoroughly defeating the Finnish team 6-1 as brothers Brady and Matthew Tkachuk each scored two goals, becoming the first siblings to score multiple goals in the same NHL international tournament game, as NHL.com noted.
“I don’t really think it’s hit yet, to be honest with you,” Brady Tkachuk stated. “I can only imagine how proud my parents, family and friends that have helped us along the way [are]. I know from my experience I was really excited for this tournament and after a couple of days this has been the best experience in my hockey life.”
Team USA’s next game will be on Saturday against Team Canada.
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“It’s going to be the biggest game that I’ve ever played in my career,” Brady Tkachuk said. “There’s a big buildup to it. U.S. vs. Canada, it’s bigger than just the guys on the ice. It’s so many people past, present and future down the road that are so excited about it.”
The 4 Nations Face-Off tournament features teams made up of NHL players who play for the USA team, the Canadian team, the Swedish team, and the Finnish team. Team USA currently has three points: Canada, 2; Sweden, 1; and Finland, 0. Canada defeated Sweden 6-4 in overtime.
ESPN explained:
Each team will play three games, with the top two teams playing in a winner-take-all final. Teams will receive three points for a win in regulation, two points for an overtime or shootout win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss and zero points for a loss in regulation. Overtime will be a 10-minute, 3-on-3 sudden-death period. If the game is not decided in OT, there will be a three-round shootout. Once the tournament reaches the final game, overtime will be held in the more traditional playoff format, with 5-on-5 play in consecutive 20-minute periods.
Finland plays Sweden on Saturday. On Monday, the tournament moves to TD Garden in Boston, where Canada will play Finland, and Sweden will play the U.S. team. The championship game will be played on Thursday, February 20.
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On Thursday night, Team USA played Finland in their first game of the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada — and the fans booed the American team as tensions between the United States and Canada have risen with President Donald Trump having imposed tariffs on American imports from Canada and discussed making the neighboring country the 51st state.
In fact, the fans even booed the U.S. national anthem, defying the request from the public address announcer to be respectful.
Now that’s what I was expecting, Team USA booed as they come onto the ice here in Montréal #4Nations pic.twitter.com/DnzDjb7Fc4
— Parker McLean (@ParkerMcLean15) February 14, 2025
Some boos for The Star-Spangled Banner in Montreal despite an announcement to respect the anthems prior. pic.twitter.com/gvPeX1xitG
— luke fox (@lukefoxjukebox) February 14, 2025
Team USA got the last laugh, though, thoroughly defeating the Finnish team 6-1 as brothers Brady and Matthew Tkachuk each scored two goals, becoming the first siblings to score multiple goals in the same NHL international tournament game, as NHL.com noted.
“I don’t really think it’s hit yet, to be honest with you,” Brady Tkachuk stated. “I can only imagine how proud my parents, family and friends that have helped us along the way [are]. I know from my experience I was really excited for this tournament and after a couple of days this has been the best experience in my hockey life.”
Team USA’s next game will be on Saturday against Team Canada.
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“It’s going to be the biggest game that I’ve ever played in my career,” Brady Tkachuk said. “There’s a big buildup to it. U.S. vs. Canada, it’s bigger than just the guys on the ice. It’s so many people past, present and future down the road that are so excited about it.”
The 4 Nations Face-Off tournament features teams made up of NHL players who play for the USA team, the Canadian team, the Swedish team, and the Finnish team. Team USA currently has three points: Canada, 2; Sweden, 1; and Finland, 0. Canada defeated Sweden 6-4 in overtime.
ESPN explained:
Each team will play three games, with the top two teams playing in a winner-take-all final. Teams will receive three points for a win in regulation, two points for an overtime or shootout win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss and zero points for a loss in regulation. Overtime will be a 10-minute, 3-on-3 sudden-death period. If the game is not decided in OT, there will be a three-round shootout. Once the tournament reaches the final game, overtime will be held in the more traditional playoff format, with 5-on-5 play in consecutive 20-minute periods.
Finland plays Sweden on Saturday. On Monday, the tournament moves to TD Garden in Boston, where Canada will play Finland, and Sweden will play the U.S. team. The championship game will be played on Thursday, February 20.
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