Views from the Canada-USA outdoor game

The outdoor game in Orchard Park, N.Y., between Team USA and Team Canada had it all on Friday.

Wintery scenes, frozen fans, and a high-stakes matchup between two bitter rivals that went down to the wire, providing a unique setting that allowed for some awesome photos from what was a special afternoon of hockey.

Here's a collection of some of the best photos from Canada versus USA at New Era Field:

Hockey in a football stadium, what more could you ask for on beautiful December day?

Plenty of solid end-to-end action, despite a snow-covered ice surface.

Carter Hart stood tall for Canada, but it wasn't enough, as the Americans won 4-3 in a shootout.

The cold temperatures didn't discriminate, affecting both Canadian and American supporters.

Team USA versus Team Canada is always a tight-checking affair, and Friday's contest did not disappoint.

Calgary Flames second-round pick and Team Canada captain Dillon Dube celebrates his first-period goal.

Happier times for the fans in red and white didn't last long, as the Canadians let a 3-1 lead slip away.

Lots of snow and cameramen in the corners at New Era Field.

(Photos courtesy: Getty Images)