Fans in Nashville Boo Canadian National Anthem During NHL Game as Political Tensions Over Border Security Deal with Trump Escalate

Tensions Rise Over National Anthem Booing at NHL Game

On Monday night, tensions flared in Nashville during an NHL game between the Predators and the Ottawa Senators.

The crowd was notably vocal, but not in a way you’d expect when it came time for the Canadian national anthem.

A Political Context Behind the Booing

The booing came just hours after former U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to have reached a deal with Canada over border security.

In exchange for a 30-day pause on tariffs, Canada agreed to a series of border-security concessions.

It’s a move that seemed to fuel the already simmering political atmosphere, making its way into the hockey arena.

A Heated Atmosphere Before the Game

Before the game even started, fans in the Bridgestone Arena made their feelings clear as “O Canada” echoed through the venue.

Video footage showed clear booing during the anthem, followed by a silent pause for “The Star-Spangled Banner,” except for one loud “Go Trump!” in the crowd.

This follows a similar incident just a week ago when Canadian hockey fans at a Senators-Minnesota Wild game booed the American anthem in response to Trump’s tariff announcement.

Reaction From Predators Coach

Predators head coach Andrew Brunette, who is Canadian, expressed his displeasure at the fans’ actions.

“I don’t like it, I don’t think we should boo either anthem,” he said, emphasizing the unity that both nations share in the sport.

“The NHL has been around for 100 years, and both

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