The result was the culmination of a midseason tournament that featured stars from Canada, Finland, Sweden and the United States — and a surprisingly political atmosphere.

There was outstanding goaltending on both sides, Connor Hellebuyck robbed Cale Makar with seconds left in regulation and Jordan Binnington thwarted Auston Matthews three times in overtime. And to top it off the best player world, Connor McDavid, beat the best goalie in the world, Hellebuyck, to seal the win.

President Trump, announcing his plans to call the U.S. men’s national ice hockey team ahead of its 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada, once again invoked his proposal to merge with the U.S.’s northern neighbor.