The hype is unreal, and the stage is officially set! Canada and the United States are about to face off in the final match of the 4 Nations Face-Off and this one has all the drama one could wish for. Canada now has a chance to redeem themselves after losing to the U.S. in the round-robin match that saw three fights in the first nine seconds. Well, now it all comes down to this. The rematch is going to be held in enemy territory: TD Garden in Boston, the stomping grounds of the Bruins, and everyone’s headed there.

However, for some of the Canadian star Seth Jarvis’ friends, the journey to the finals was not an easy one. A last-minute travel mishap made some of the hockey star’s friends travel on the road in order to get to Boston on time. This time the tension is higher than ever and the prize is bigger and that means that this match will be a classic.

Joshua Clipperton, National Hockey Writer for The Canadian Press, hopped on X on February 20th to drop some wild commitment levels. He shared, “Seth Jarvis says five of his buddies piled into an SUV and made the 30-hour drive from Winnipeg to Boston for the 4 Nations final after their flight was cancelled. “It shows how much it means.””

Now that’s next-level loyalty! No flight? No problem. Just five die-hard fans, an SUV, and 30 hours of pure determination. Nothing was stopping them from witnessing history!

Well, well, well… no surprise here–Seth Jarvis’ crew was not going to miss this one! And guess what? Neither is Jarvis himself! Some changes occurred in the roster of the Canadian side in the final match of the 4 Nations Face-Offs against the American team. When the puck is dropped, the Carolina Hurricanes forward returns to play after missing a game against Finland.

Jarvis, who scored an assist in his first tournament match, comes in for Travis Konecny, who played the last two games. So yeah, the stakes? Sky-high. The tension? Ice-cold. A little Cold War on the rink? Oh, you bet.

The high stakes 4 Nations rematch!

The U.S. and Canada are gearing up for an absolute barnburner in the 4 Nations Face-Off final, a showdown that’s bringing all the fire of a decades-old rivalry. But let’s be real, this isn’t just about the game. With all the cross-border drama–from the anthem boos to political tension–it is reminiscent of the Cold War-tinged game against the Soviets and the “Miracle on Ice”. U.S. coach Mike Sullivan, who was a fan of the 1980 team, understands the importance of the game. “That event in USA Hockey inspired a generation of players: my generation,” he said. And now? His squad has an opportunity to start a new generation of hockey dreamers among the youth.

But make no mistake—this isn’t just an all-star exhibition. The hits? Brutal. The speed? Blistering. The round-robin battle between these two powerhouses was nothing short of electric. And now comes the sequel which will take place in Boston, a place where the fans are going to be fanatical and the atmosphere electric. Canadian forward Brad Marchand, who plays for the Boston Bruins throughout the year understands that this is a special occasion. “This will be another memory, another core memory for a lot of kids growing up, a lot of hockey fans,” he said, with the intention of motivating young fans like he used to be when he was watching the 2002 Olympic final.

And speaking of die-hard fans, they are determined to be a part of history in the making. Ted Sells made a journey of epic proportions from Gull Lake, Saskatchewan—five hours of driving and a twelve-hour flight to get to Boston. At the same time, James Kopacki, a retired U.S. Navy, spent $1,500 on tickets and has seen the prices go up. “If the tickets reach $5,000, then we’re going to sell them and go to a bar in Boston and watch for free,” he joked. But honestly? Can you put a price on a game that already feels bigger than hockey itself?