Fans sound off after government calls Montreal Canadiens 'Canada's team
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The Canadian government proclaimed the Montreal Canadiens to be "Canada's team," adding that "all of Canada is behind" them.
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Canada's game struggles to return. And to still look like hockey. โ Hartford Courant
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