The result was the culmination of a midseason tournament that featured stars from Canada, Finland, Sweden and the United States — and a surprisingly political atmosphere.

Feb. 15, the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game between the U.S. and Canada started with three fights after crowds booed the U.S. national anthem. Once the physical altercations subsided, the U.S. team emerged victorious over the Canadians in the game itself,