In a heated matchup on Saturday night, Canadian hockey enthusiasts greeted “The Star-Spangled Banner” with boos, igniting a game filled with brawls that culminated in a victory for Team USA, as detailed in this report.

The NHL-sanctioned international tournament in Montreal resembled a boxing spectacle, with over 20,000 irate fans prompting three separate altercations between American and Canadian players right after the national anthem was played.

As soon as the puck was dropped, chaos ensued, with two additional fights erupting within mere seconds of the initial bout.

This heightened tension can be partly attributed to President Trump’s ongoing remarks about potentially elevating Canada to the status of the 51st state of the US.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, affectionately referred to as “governor” by Trump, was present at the event, sporting a jersey adorned with the national emblem of his country.

In a tweet shared with a video from the game featuring his son, the soon-to-be former prime minister wrote, “True North, strong and free.”

Ultimately, the United States triumphed over Canada in a thrilling overtime match, finishing with a score of 3-1.