Boston Crowd Booes Canadian Anthem at 4 Nations Face-Off

The ongoing rivalry between U.S. and Canadian hockey fans intensified during the 4 Nations Face-Off, where the American anthem was booed in Montreal, prompting a retaliatory response from Boston fans who jeered the Canadian anthem. Mike Valenti criticized the Canadian crowd for disrespecting the U.S. anthem, suggesting that such behavior undermines the sport's integrity. A survey revealed that a majority of Canadian fans support booing the U.S. anthem as a form of protest against tariffs and Trump’s comments about Canada becoming the '51st state.' In Boston, the Canadian anthem received mixed reactions, with some fans booing despite a public address request for respect. The hostilities were palpable on the ice, with tensions escalating into fights during the game. Canada ultimately defeated Finland 5-3, setting up a highly anticipated final against the U.S.