Last Updated on: 17th February 2025, 06:43 pm
In a groundbreaking shift, the NHL has replaced its conventional All-Star Game with an exhilarating international showdown—the 4 Nations Face-Off. This high-stakes tournament spans an entire week, featuring elite hockey talent from Canada, Finland, Sweden, and the United States. With national pride on the line, the event is more than just a spectacle—it’s a battle for supremacy among hockey powerhouses.
How to Watch Canada vs. Finland the 4 Nations Face-Off
- Matchup: Canada vs. Finland
- Date & Time: Saturday, February 17 at 1 p.m. EST
- Venues: Bell Centre (Montreal, Quebec) & TD Garden (Boston, Massachusetts)
- TV Broadcast: TNT
- Stream: Live Streamings anywhere
A Clash of Titans on North American Ice
Despite Finland and Sweden fielding half the tournament’s talent, all matches unfold in North America. The tournament ignited at Montreal’s Bell Centre from February 12-15, before heading to Boston’s TD Garden for the final stretch from February 16-20. With sold-out arenas and electrifying atmospheres, each game promises intensity, skill, and fierce competition.
Meet the Teams: Rosters for the 4 Nations Face-Off
Team Canada
- Head Coach: Jon Cooper (Tampa Bay Lightning)
- Captain: Sidney Crosby
- Alternate Captains: Connor McDavid, Cale Makar
- Notable Players: Nathan MacKinnon, Brad Marchand, Mark Stone, Mitch Marner
- Goaltenders: Jordan Binnington, Adin Hill, Sam Montembeault
Team Finland
- Head Coach: Antti Pennanen
- Captain: Aleksander Barkov
- Alternate Captains: Sebastian Aho, Mikael Granlund, Mikko Rantanen
- Notable Players: Patrik Laine, Roope Hintz, Kaapo Kakko, Teuvo Teravainen
- Goaltenders: Kevin Lankinen, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Juuse Saros
Team Sweden
- Head Coach: Sam Hallam
- Captain: Victor Hedman
- Alternate Captains: Mattias Ekholm, Erik Karlsson, William Nylander
- Notable Players: Elias Pettersson, Mika Zibanejad, Rasmus Dahlin, Filip Forsberg
- Goaltenders: Samuel Ersson, Filip Gustavsson, Linus Ullmark
Team USA
- Head Coach: Mike Sullivan (Pittsburgh Penguins)
- Captain: Auston Matthews
- Alternate Captains: Charlie McAvoy, Matthew Tkachuk
- Notable Players: Jack Eichel, Quinn Hughes, Jack Hughes, Brady Tkachuk
- Goaltenders: Connor Hellebuyck, Jake Oettinger, Jeremy Swayman
Tournament Format & Rules
The 4 Nations Face-Off adopts a round-robin format, ensuring each team faces every other team once before the final standings determine the championship clash.
Overtime & Scoring System
- Round-Robin Overtime: If tied after regulation, teams play a 10-minute, 3-on-3 sudden-death overtime. If necessary, a three-round shootout will follow.
- Championship Overtime: Sudden-death periods (20 minutes, 5-on-5) continue until a winner emerges.
- Points System:
- Regulation Win: 3 points
- Overtime/Shootout Win: 2 points
- Overtime/Shootout Loss: 1 point
- Regulation Loss: 0 points
This innovative tournament injects fresh energy into the NHL’s midseason festivities, delivering high-intensity competition and a true showcase of international hockey dominance. With national pride and elite talent converging, the 4 Nations Face-Off is poised to become a staple of the hockey calendar.
