Needless to say there's a bit of tension for this game tonight.
After Canada boo'd the American national anthem for the game in Montreal, teams head to Boston for the conclusion of the first international tournament (with professional players) since the World Cup of Hockey in 2016.
The round-robin matchup late last week was a sight to see, 3 fights in the first minute of gametime had everyone buzzing the entire night. The US eventually won 3-1 holding off an insane offensive powerhouse of Canadians McDavid, Mackinnon, Crosby, Marner, and Marchand. Thanks to a strong defense and outstanding goaltending by the league's top-performing goalie this season, Connor Hellebuyck
Notable substitution for the US: Charlie McAvoy will be replaced by Quinn Hughes, brother of Jack, on the blue line.
Will Canada get revenge and secure their dominance in the international ring even further? Or will American grit get the US their first international championship since 1996?
After Canada boo'd the American national anthem for the game in Montreal, teams head to Boston for the conclusion of the first international tournament (with professional players) since the World Cup of Hockey in 2016.
The round-robin matchup late last week was a sight to see, 3 fights in the first minute of gametime had everyone buzzing the entire night. The US eventually won 3-1 holding off an insane offensive powerhouse of Canadians McDavid, Mackinnon, Crosby, Marner, and Marchand. Thanks to a strong defense and outstanding goaltending by the league's top-performing goalie this season, Connor Hellebuyck
Notable substitution for the US: Charlie McAvoy will be replaced by Quinn Hughes, brother of Jack, on the blue line.
Will Canada get revenge and secure their dominance in the international ring even further? Or will American grit get the US their first international championship since 1996?