Quarters at the US – Canada match. The fans were booming the hymn of the Americans

The incident occurred during the tournament 4 nations face-off at Bell Center, Montreal. The match between US and Canada teams ended with the victory of the Americans 3: 1. However, the match itself not so much provided great emotions as the numerous fights between the players.

The fans were booming the hymn of the Americans

Barely nine seconds After the start of the game, there were three fights between the players of both teams. Matthew Tkiuk from the USA and Brandon Hagel From Canada they initiated the first clash right after the start of the match.

A moment later brother Matthew, Brady Tkiukhe faced Sam Bennett. The third fight broke out between Jt miller and Colton Parayko.

Brady Tkiuk later commented on these events: “Matthew expressed his desire to confront Hagel as soon as he learned the initial composition.”

The course of the match and key moments

Canada took the lead in fifth minute match thanks to the goal Connora McDaVida. However, the Americans answered quickly, and Jake Guentzel He leveled a few minutes later. In the second period Dylan Larkin He scored a goal, leading the US to the lead. Despite the Canadians’ attempts, the result remained, and Guentzel sealed the victory, shooting at the empty goal at the end of the match.

The US victory over Canada interrupted 17-match series Canadians won in tournaments Best-on-Best and was the first triumph of the Americans on the northern neighbor from 15 years. This meeting also had a political dimension, taking into account the tensions between the two countries that were reflected in the atmosphere in the stands.

Personal injuries and decisions

Thanks to the victory over Canada, the US national team secured a place in the final 4 nations face-offwhich will take place on Thursday in Boston. Canada, Finland and Sweden will fight for second place in the final during the next matches of the group stage.