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The 2025 NHL 4 Nations Face-Off reaches a critical juncture this Presidents Day, with a high-stakes doubleheader set to wrap up the round-robin stage. Kicking off the action is a must-win clash between Canada and Finland at TD Garden in Boston. The game, scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on Monday, February 17, will determine which team joins the already-qualified United States in Thursday’s championship game.
TV Channels: TNT, truTV (U.S.), Sportsnet (Canada)
Streamings: DirecTV Stream (free trial), Sling TV, MAX
Radio: SiriusXM channel 91
Start Time: 1 p.m. ET (Puck drop)
Fans can stream the game for free using DirecTV Stream’s 7-day trial or take advantage of Sling TV’s promotional discounts for new subscribers .
The 4 Nations Face-Off, replacing the NHL All-Star Game, features teams from the U.S., Canada, Finland, and Sweden competing in a round-robin format. Teams earn 3 points for a regulation win, 2 points for an OT/shootout win, and 1 point for an OT/shootout loss 25. After two games each:
USA (6 points): Clinched a finals spot.
Canada, Finland, Sweden (2 points each): Battling for the second berth.
Canada’s Path: A regulation win secures a finals rematch with the U.S., reigniting a rivalry that saw Canada’s 26-game unbeaten streak (with Sidney Crosby) snapped on Saturday 28. Key players like Connor McDavid (2 points in 2 games) and Nathan MacKinnon aim to exploit Finland’s shaky defense, which has allowed 9 goals in two games .
Finland’s Hope: After an emotional 4-3 OT win over Sweden (courtesy of Mikael Granlund’s heroics), the Finns need a regulation victory to advance. Goaltender Kevin Lankinen (21 saves vs. Sweden) faces immense pressure against Canada’s offensive firepower.
Tiebreaker Chaos: If the game goes to overtime, Sweden could sneak into the final with a regulation win over the U.S. later Monday.
Canada:
Connor McDavid (Edmonton Oilers): Seeking a breakout performance.
Cale Makar (Colorado Avalanche): Possible return after illness.
Jordan Binnington (St. Louis Blues): Likely starting goalie.
Finland:
Aleksander Barkov (Florida Panthers): Clutch scorer.
Anton Lundell (Florida Panthers): Team-high 7 tournament shots.
Moneyline: Canada (-440), Finland (+340)
Puck Line: Canada -1.5 (-162)
Over/Under: 6.5 goals
Canada’s offensive depth is expected to overpower Finland’s defensive struggles, but the Finns’ resilience could keep it close. Prediction: Canada 5, Finland .
Canada: Features stars like Sidney Crosby, McDavid, and Cale Makar. Notable absences include Shea Theodore (injury) .
Finland: Led by Barkov, Granlund, and Mikko Rantanen. Goaltending remains a question mark .
Monday, Feb. 17:
Sweden vs. USA, 8 p.m. ET (TNT, truTV)
Thursday, Feb. 20:
Championship Game, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, Sportsnet).
With a finals berth on the line, Canada’s star power clashes with Finland’s underdog grit in a game that promises fireworks. Tune in to see if McDavid & Co. can secure a rematch with Team USA or if the Finns pull off a historic upset.