4 Nations Face-Off: Canadian anthem booed by Boston crowd
The intense rivalry between Team USA and Team Canada was on full display during the 4 Nations Face-Off game in Boston, even though the American team was not involved. The Boston crowd made sure to show their support for their neighbors to the north by booing the Canadian national anthem, in response to the boos heard in Montreal during a previous game.
The tension between the two countries was palpable, both on and off the ice. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau voiced his pride in his country after the boos during the U.S. national anthem, while some players like Drew Doughty expressed their disapproval of the anthem booing. On the other hand, U.S. defenseman Zach Werenski admitted that they were prepared for the hostility and used it as motivation to secure a 3-1 victory over Canada.
The game got off to a fiery start with three fights breaking out in the first nine seconds of play. Matthew Tkachuk and Brandon Hagel, Brady Tkachuk and Sam Bennett, as well as J.T. Miller and Colton Parayko all dropped their gloves in quick succession. Despite Canada scoring the opening goal with Connor McDavid, the U.S. responded with three unanswered goals to secure the win and a spot in the championship game.
The stage is now set for a highly anticipated rematch between Canada and the U.S. for the 4 Nations Face-Off title. With the puck set to drop on Thursday night, fans are eagerly awaiting to see if the animosity between the two teams will lead to more boos and fights on the ice. The excitement is palpable as these two hockey powerhouses prepare to face off once again.
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