Team Canada's Brandon Hagel said fighting Team USA's Matthew Tkachuk was "for the flag," not "for the cameras," on Saturday in their 4 Nations Face-Off game.

And after Canada bested the United States 3-2 in overtime in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship, Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau had a simple, but effective, 11-word message to Americans.

The 4 Nations Face-Off was a runaway success for the NHL in lieu of an All-Star Game this week. Of course, it helps that the league got it's preferred championship matchup in Canada vs. United States.

Canada players celebrate after a goal by Nathan MacKinnon during the first period of the 4 Nations Face-Off championship hockey game against the United States, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Boston.

Canada’s men’s hockey team defeated the USA 3-2 in overtime Thursday to capture the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off Championship as the NHL put on a show in the first edition of this midseason ...

Session ID: 2025-07-03:2842b8663c0f1efa20a14869 Player Element ID: 4d45cd62-b71d-42df-8b7a-ec0147aa5c97 The 4 Nations Face-Off championship game is set, USA and Canada set to battle it out ...