Listen: Fans finish U.S. anthem at Leafs game

The Air Canada Centre. Mark Blinch/CP

Don’t worry, anthem singer. The fans at the Air Canada Centre have got your back.

Microphone issues during the national anthems before the game between the Maple Leafs and the Nashville Predators in Toronto led to the fans taking over and helping the singer finish “The Star-Spangled Banner.”


LISTEN: Fans Finish U.S. National Anthem @ Air Canada Centre


Many fans watching from home felt a gentle tug on their heartstrings after the display, and some took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the moment:

Alecia Polhill on Twitter

Elizabeth Stranges on Twitter

Stewart Glendinning on Twitter

But for some, the heartwarming moment was gone as quick as it came:

PhilDonne on Twitter

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