The excitement surrounding the 4 Nations final in Boston: Tonight, the United States men’s hockey team faces Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game at 8 p.m. The final holds special significance for Boston, as it will be hosted at TD Garden.
The atmosphere promises to be electric, with tickets scarce (the minimum amount currently offered by Ticketmaster starts at over $1,000). No stranger to big games, Boston fans (and traveling Canadian supporters) will provide a vocal backdrop to one of the highest profile international hockey games in years.
Given the stakes and circumstances, there are some unusual dynamics at play.