Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered a pointed remark on social media following Canada’s 3-2 overtime victory over the United States in the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey tournament final in played in Massachusetts state's Boston city.
The win, highlighted by three-time NHL MVP Connor McDavid’s game-winning goal, prompted Trudeau to post on X (formerly Twitter), “You can’t take our country — and you can’t take our game.”
Photo: @Justin Trudeau on X
Trudeau’s message was widely interpreted as a jab at US President Donald Trump, who has previously suggested the idea of annexing Canada and in a recent Super Bowl interview remarked that he thought “Canada would be much better off being the 51st state.” These remarks, alongside ongoing trade disputes and tariff battles, have fueled tensions between the two nations.
The rivalry between the US. and Canada reached new heights during the 4 Nations Face-Off, with fans on both sides expressing their displeasure during the national anthems. The US anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” was booed in Canada earlier in the tournament, while some US fans returned the gesture by booing “O Canada” in Boston.
Despite the tense atmosphere, “O Canada” was not booed a second time as Canadian players celebrated their victory. Trump, who was not at the game, did reportedly call the US team in the locker room after their morning practice earlier that day. The tension between the two nations continues to simmer, with the hockey rivalry underscoring ongoing diplomatic friction.
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