Team USA’s John LeClair (C) celebrates his first period goal against Canada with teammates Mike Modano (R), Chris Chelios (L) and Pat LaFontaine during game two of the World Cup of Hockey finals in Montreal, September 12, 1996.

Thursday night will feature the final of the 4 Nations Face-Off between Canada and the United States. The United States clinched its spot in Thursday's title game after defeating Canada in regulation last Saturday before Canada booked its spot for a rematch after defeating Finland on

USA vs. Canada hockey games are one of the few matchups in sports that reliably live up to expectations. The games are always physical, always emotional and almost always close. Saturday checked all of those boxes.