Fans waving and wearing flags streamed into the TD Garden on Thursday night for the championship game of the 4 Nations Face-Off, a matchup between the United States and Canada that has taken on collateral importance in the wake of cross-border political animosity.

Team USA will play its biggest game in 15 years on Thursday night when it meets Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship. The Americans have already shown they can beat their bitter rivals, but the Canadians will do everything they can to avenge Saturday's loss and win the tournament.

Canada is capable of much more offensively — now is the time to show it. Zach Werenski showing he is a no-doubt top-five defenseman.