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USA Clinches Final Spot with 3-1 Victory Over Canada Amid Anthem Controversy

In a heated matchup, USA defeated Canada 3-1 at the 4 Nations Face-Off, despite Montreal fans booing the U.S. national anthem.

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  4. VIDEO: Team USA Channels 'Miracle' Movie in Post-Game Celebration After Fight-Filled Victory over Canada

    The victory, extra sweet for the Americans considering it happened in the 4 Nations Face-Off in front of a Canadian crowd at Montreal’s Bell Centre and snapped Team USA’s listing streak to their northern neighbor, justified a significant post-game celebration, and the Americans did not disappoint in that regard either.

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  5. US Beats Canada 3–1 at 4 Nations Face-Off to Wrap up Spot in Tournament Final

    Played at a blistering pace with physicality throughout, the most anticipated game of 4 Nations round-robin play did not disappoint, from the fisticuffs off the opening faceoff to big hits from Charlie McAvoy on Canadian star Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid and more than a few vital saves by Connor Hellebuyck among his 24.

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  6. U.S.-Canada hockey match descended into chaos with 3 fights in first 9 seconds, booing of American anthem

    Playing at a blistering pace and with physicality throughout, the U.S. showed it could keep up with Canada's speed, skill, and talent in the NHL's first international tournament with its best players in nearly a decade.

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  7. Americans mock Canada after national anthem booed before hockey victory

    Canadians' response to the anthem, regarded alongside the flag as a key symbol of American national pride, reflect the deterioration of the relationship between the two conventionally friendly nations, strained in recent weeks as a result of President Donald Trump's decision to impose 25 percent tariffs on all Canadian imports.

    Americans mock Canada after national anthem booed before hockey victory

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  10. Fans in Montreal loudly boo U.S. anthem prior to Americans' 4 Nations game vs. Canada

    Fans across Canada have booed the U.S. anthem at NHL and NBA games since President Donald Trump began making repeated references to the country becoming "the 51st state."

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  11. USA downs Canada to advance to championship game in 4 Nations Face-Off

    The United States defeated Canada 3-1 in an electric showdown which featured a little bit of everything a hockey fan would want to see.

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  12. United States skates past Canada, 3-1, in spirited 4 Nations game

    The U.S. showed it could keep up with Canada’s speed, skill and talent in the first international event with the NHL’s best players in nearly a decade.

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  15. NHL 4 Nations Face-Off: How to Watch USA vs. Canada Tonight

    The 4 Nations Face-Off tournament will take place in Boston and Montreal.

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  17. USA vs. Canada Livestream: How to Watch the Hockey Game Online

    Canada is a slight favorite going into tonight’s game against USA with a 1.5-point spread (FanDuel).

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  18. U.S. Anthem Booed Before Americans' 4 Nations Face-Off Game In Montreal

    Fans across Canada have booed the U.S. anthem at NHL and NBA games after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs against the country, prompting backlash from a close neighbor and longtime ally.

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In a dramatic 4 Nations Face-Off, the USA triumphed over Canada 3-1, with Jake Guentzel and Dylan Larkin scoring pivotal goals. Tensions escalated before the game as Montreal fans vociferously booed the U.S. national anthem. This marked the second occurrence of such disrespect toward 'The Star-Spangled Banner' during the tournament. U.S. players, undeterred by the booing, used the atmosphere to fuel their performance, clinching a spot in the championship final. Connor McDavid scored for Canada, but the U.S. victory underscores ongoing political and sporting rivalries, igniting a charged backdrop for the competition.

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