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Hockey fans conflicted over travelling to U.S. to see their teams in NHL playoffs

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Jack Gurevitch , a Montreal Canadiens superfan, says he won't let the political situation influence whether he travels to U.S. to support his team in the playoffs.

Five Canadian teams — Montreal , Toronto , Ottawa , Winnipeg and Edmonton — have made the NHL playoffs this year , and the Canadiens are set to face off in Round 1 against the Capitals in Washington on Monday night .

British Columbia Premier David Eby , reacting to a California campaign to re-engage Canadian tourists, said last week that Canadians need to “keep the pressure up” on the US .

Peetush , despite his own reluctance, said he wouldn’t discourage other Canadian fans from heading south to cheer on their teams. He also said he will be there if the Canadiens make it to Game 7 of a final series against another Canadian team. “Absolutely, 100 per cent , I’ll be there,” he said. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 20, 2025 . Rob Drinkwater , The Canadian Press .

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