Fans weigh in on Canada-USA rivalry ahead of gold medal game (Video)

With a 5-2 win over Sweden in the world junior semifinal, Team Canada is set to take on the Americans in tonight’s gold medal game.

Team USA required a shootout to defeat Russia in the semifinal, setting up the fourth gold medal matchup between these two rivaled teams. The USA, which defeated Canada 3-1 in round robin play, has won two of the previous three gold medal games against the Canadians.

With a storied rivalry set for renewal, the hockey world couldn’t be more thrilled with tonight’s matchup. Fans and pundits quickly took to Twitter to bask in the glory of the battle of North America.