Trudeau expressed his pride on social media, saying, "You can't take our country - and you can't take our game." This comment resonated with Canadian fans who sang an altered version of their national anthem in protest against Trump's controversial aspirations, demonstrating a mixture of patriotism and resistance.

The game, played in Boston, was electrifying, with Connor McDavid scoring the decisive goal in sudden death. Canadian fans reveling in their team's success highlighted the ongoing sports rivalry, fueled further by Trump's absence from the game and his supportive text to the US team wishing them luck.

Historically, ice hockey has been a symbol of national pride for Canadians, and with this latest encounter against the Americans, they celebrated a significant moment in the sport's rich narrative. This victory marks the latest triumph in a long-standing hockey rivalry, with Canada winning 14 out of 20 past best-on-best encounters since the inception of the Canada Cup in 1976.

As Canadians proudly recall their storied hockey history, they relish the success of their athletes, especially amidst the ongoing challenges posed by external political dynamics and economic threats from the south.