The 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game highlighted strained U.S.-Canada relations, with Canadian fans booing the U.S. anthem amidst ongoing political tensions. This marked the first major international hockey fights since 2004, as the event was charged with emotion, spilling over into on-ice altercations. Despite being encouraged to respect both national anthems, the crowd's reaction illustrated the impact of larger geopolitical issues, which players acknowledged. Team USA secured victory with a 3-1 score, but the animosity was palpable throughout the game and reflects ongoing cultural sentiments.
Don't threaten to annex our country, and your anthem will not get booed.
We knew it was going to happen. It happened the last game...we obviously don't like it.
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