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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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.