Hockey legends graced the ice at Boston's TD Garden on Thursday night as the USA and Canada battled for the 4 Nations championship. This highly anticipated rematch came just days after their initial clash, which saw three fights erupt in the opening seconds – the first best-on-best meeting between these rivals since 2016.

Both teams earned their spots in the final after dominating the round-robin stage, with Canada securing the tiebreaker over Sweden. The atmosphere was electric, amplified by the presence of hockey icons Wayne Gretzky and Mike Eruzione, who served as honorary captains for their respective nations.

Eruzione, captain of the legendary 1980 "Miracle on Ice" team, paid a touching tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau by wearing his jersey. Gaudreau, a former NHL All-Star and World Juniors gold medalist, tragically passed away in August along with his brother in an accident involving an alleged drunk driver. Gaudreau's impact on the current USA team was evident, with his jersey prominently displayed in the locker room throughout the tournament.

While the puck drop of this game was thankfully fight-free, the intensity remained high. Canada quickly took a 1-0 lead, mirroring the start of their previous encounter. The game promised another thrilling chapter in the storied rivalry between these two hockey powerhouses.