On February 20, a thrilling ice hockey match between the U.S. and Canada concluded with a 3-2 victory for Canada, capturing the excitement of 16.2 million viewers. This matchup was part of the newly organized 4 Nations Face-Off, which replaced the NHL's traditional All-Star Game. The game resonated on social media, particularly with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's celebratory post emphasizing national pride. Coach Jon Cooper reflected on the significance of the victory, framing it as representing over 40 million Canadians. Trump's absence from social media post-match drew attention to his earlier commitment to watch the game.
On February 20, Trump used his Truth Social account to announce that he was going to take a break from his duties to watch a great game of ice hockey.
The duel between the two North American giants generated a television audience of 16.2 million viewers, making it the second most-watched ice hockey game of the last decade.
Head coach Jon Cooper said: This one was different. This wasn't a win for themselves. This was a win for 40-plus million people.
Canada's victory was celebrated with euphoria, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau noted: You can't take our country and you can't take our game.
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