As the “The Star-Spangled Banner” played, many in the Bell Centre crowd booed loudly, despite a pre-anthem plea to show respect.

The 2025 4 Nations Face-Off is officially here! In lieu of the NHL All-Star Game, the league has pulled the top players from four countries for a week-long tournament to determine the best of the best. Ahead of the proceedings, check out our breakdown of the 4 Nations Face-Off schedule along with our explainer of the whole tournament.

Tkachuk and his brother Brady put on a dominant performance in their tournament opener against Team Finland, a game the Americans cruised to a 6-1 victory. Team USA and the Finns played a tight game through 40 minutes, but three early goals during the final frame blew the game open for the U.S.