Evander Kane goes out on social media and make a statement on the Team USA vs Team Canada game

Among those showing strong support for the intensity was Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane, who hasn't played this season due to injury.

Kane wrote on social media to praise how players embraced the rivalry by stating that moments like this sell the game to a bigger audience.

The long-awaited international best-on-best matchup between Canada and the USA was already a highly anticipated event, but the rest put the hype even more higher.

The tension surrounding the game that includes the controversy over the national anthem booing has bring an emotionnaly charged atmosphere in the Bell Centre.

Even Connor McDavid who is widely regarded as the most skilled player in the gam has fully backed his Canadian teammates for answering the challenge.

The NHL's decision to replace the All-Star Game with the 4 Nations Faceoff is proving to be a home run, with the tournament generating buzz across all major sports leagues.

The Team Canada against Team USA matchup only reinforced that and delivered everything fans could have wanted with elite skill and intensity and it's exactly what Gary Bettman wants with this type of tournament.

International best-on-best hockey is always special, but it becomes unforgettable when players fully embrace the rivalry and the sport's physical nature.

Last night's clash will be talked about for years to come and the fights played a huge role in making it a classic.