Team USA silenced a hostile Canadian crowd with a 3-1 victory over Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off, proving once again that America’s rising dominance in hockey is no fluke. The matchup, held at the Bell Centre in Montreal, began with Canadian fans jeering the Star-Spangled Banner, fueling tensions between the longtime rivals before the puck even dropped.
HOCKEY COUNTRY 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/PE4insTqXk
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) February 16, 2025
Greatest 9 seconds in hockey history pic.twitter.com/isy3o4MKVH
— World Hockey Report (@worldhockeyrpt) February 16, 2025
The hostility quickly transferred to the ice as the game opened with three fights in nine seconds. Matthew Tkachuk clashed with Brandon Hagel as soon as play began, followed by Brady Tkachuk battling Sam Bennett and J.T. Miller squaring off with Colton Parayko. The aggressive start only set the tone for what would follow.
Canadians booed the United States anthem at #4Nations so we destroyed them with our fists & on the scoreboard.
Continual classless actions like this deserve a beatdown. Well done, USA hockey đź‘Ź pic.twitter.com/yh4zlLTOUU
— Jon Root (@JonnyRoot_) February 16, 2025
Dylan Larkin from Michigan delivers winning goal as USA Hockey defeats Canada 3-1.
Oooh Canada that’s gotta hurt us beating you in hockey.
Do not boo our national anthem next time.
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/idFER05YpX— Big Fish (@BigFish3000) February 16, 2025
Canada struck first, as Connor McDavid raced past the American defense and flicked a backhand shot over Connor Hellebuyck. But Team USA responded, with Jake Guentzel exploiting a gap in goaltender Jordan Binnington’s stance to even the score.
Can’t believe Trump has been in office less than a month and he already got televised USA vs Canada hockey game to determine whether or not they become the 51st state. pic.twitter.com/N7LcmRy05w
— MacMally 🍀 (@MacMallyMMA) February 16, 2025
Team USA vs Canada hockey 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/IN6MhggN13
— Politi_Rican 🇵🇷 đť•Ź 🇺🇸 (@TheRicanMemes) February 16, 2025
A rare mistake from Canadian captain Sidney Crosby proved costly. A turnover and a mistimed line change allowed Dylan Larkin to capitalize, scoring on a 2-on-1 breakaway to put the Americans ahead. A third goal sealed the win, clinching Team USA’s spot in the tournament finals.
“Team Canada” condoned aggressively arresting kids playing hockey outside over a cold. This was never about “safety” it was about control. Never forget. pic.twitter.com/HgHyUyrXAj
— Ryan Gerritsen🇨🇦🇳🇱 (@ryangerritsen) February 15, 2025
With Canada’s defensive standout Cale Makar sidelined due to illness, the home team struggled to keep up with the Americans’ relentless pace. Now in a must-win scenario, they will face Finland in Boston, a team the US had already dominated in a 6-1 rout earlier in the tournament.
The loss not only pushes Canada to the brink of elimination but also reinforces the reality that their grip on hockey supremacy is slipping. With Team USA advancing, the rivalry continues to shift in favor of the Americans.
