The game at the Four Nations Face-Off quickly escalated into physical confrontations, with three fights occurring within the first nine seconds of play. Notable fights included Tkachuk brothers vs. other U.S. players, emphasizing the rivalry. The atmosphere was charged, as the Canadian crowd vocally demonstrated their disdain during the U.S. national anthem, booing significantly and showing animosity towards U.S. players during warmups, showcasing the intense rivalry between the two teams.
Matthew Tkachuk and Brandon Hagel dropped the gloves just after the puck was dropped to start play. Brady Tkachuk fought Sam Bennett immediately off the ensuing faceoff.
A large percentage of the sellout crowd at Bell Centre loudly booed the U.S. anthem. Fans lined up by the hundreds to get into the arena more than 90 minutes before start time.
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