4 Nations Face-off Is The Latest In A Long Line Of Memorable International Hockey Competitions

The 4 Nations Face-Off has already delivered an instant classic international hockey game with the fight-filled preliminary round matchup between the United States and Canada last week in Montreal.

The U.S.-Canada rematch on Thursday night in Boston could be another memorable country vs. country showdown for a sport with deep roots in international competition.

1972 Summit Series: Canada 6, USSR 5

With the Cold War raging and the Soviet Union challenging Canada's dominance in hockey, their Summit Series was tied 3-all with one tie going into the decisive Game 8. The Soviets led 5-3 after two periods before Phil Esposito and Yvan Cournoyer evened it and Paul Henderson scored the most important goal in the country's history to give Canada a 6-5 victory.

1980 Olympics: US 4, USSR 3