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.

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.

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.