The NHL won’t be hosting its annual All-Star Game in 2025, but will be holding the 4 Nations Face-Off instead, which will run from Feb. 12 through Feb. 12. The inaugural round-robin style tournament will consist of national teams from Canada, Finland, Sweden and the United States.
Each national team will feature NHL players from those particular countries. It marks the first time NHL players will compete in an international setting since the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.
Each team will play three games and the top two teams will face off in a winner-take-all championship game. The national teams will earn three points for a regulation win, two points for an overtime or shootout win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss, and no points for a regulation loss.
Much like the NHL, the 4 Nations Face-Off will have a 3-on-3 sudden death overtime period. However, the game will be decided in a 10-minute overtime period rather the NHL’s five minutes. If the teams are still tied following the overtime session, a three-round shootout will decide a winner. In the championship game, overtime will take place in the traditional playoff format with 5-on-5 hockey in consecutive 20-minute periods until a winner is decided.
Below are the 4 Nations Face-Off schedule, rosters and how to watch the tournament.
Schedule
- Wednesday, Feb. 12: Canada vs. Sweden, 8 p.m. | TNT I Bell Centre
- Thursday, Feb. 13: USA vs. Finland, 8 p.m. | ESPN I Bell Centre
- Saturday, Feb. 15: Finland vs. Sweden, 1 p.m. | ABC I Bell Centre
- Saturday, Feb. 15: USA vs. Canada, 8 p.m. | ABC I Bell Centre
- Monday, Feb. 17: Canada vs. Finland, 1 p.m. | TNT I TD Garden
- Monday, Feb. 17: Sweden vs. USA, 8 p.m. | TNT I TD Garden
- Thursday, Feb. 20: Championship game, 8 p.m. | ESPN I TD Garden
Where to watch the 4 Nations Face-Off
When: Feb. 12-20
Where: Bell Centre — Montreal, Quebec, Canada; TD Garden — Boston, Massachusetts
TV: ABC, ESPN, TNT
Stream: fubo (try for free)
Rosters
Canada
- Captain: Sidney Crosby (Penguins)
- Assistant Captains: Connor McDavid (Oilers), Cale Makar (Avalanche)
- Forwards: Sam Bennett (Panthers), Anthony Cirelli (Lightning), Sidney Crosby (Penguins), Brandon Hagel (Lightning), Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes), Travis Konecny (Flyers), Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche), Brad Marchand (Bruins), Mitch Marner (Maple Leafs), Connor McDavid (Oilers), Brayden Point (Lightning), Sam Reinhart (Panthers), Mark Stone (Golden Knights)
- Defensemen: Cale Makar (Avalanche), Josh Morrissey (Jets), Colton Parayko (Blues), Travis Sanheim (Flyers), Shea Theodore (Golden Knights), Devon Toews (Avalanche)
- Goaltenders: Jordan Binnington (Blues), Adin Hill (Golden Knights), Sam Montembeault (Canadiens)
Finland
- Captain: Aleksander Barkov (Panthers)
- Assistant Captains: Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes), Mikael Granlund (Sharks), Mikko Rantanen (Hurricanes)
- Forwards: Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes), Joel Armia (Canadiens), Aleksander Barkov (Panthers), Mikael Granlund (Sharks), Erik Haula (Devils), Roope Hintz (Stars), Kaapo Kakko (Kraken), Patrik Laine (Canadiens), Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche), Anton Lundell (Panthers), Eetu Luostarinen (Panthers), Mikko Rantanen (Hurricanes), Teuvo Teravainen (Blackhawks)
- Defensemen: Jani Hakanpaa (Maple Leafs), Miro Heiskanen (Stars), Esa Lindell (Stars), Niko Mikkola (Panthers), Olli Maatta (Utah Hockey Club), Rasmus Ristolainen (Flyers), Juuso Valimaki (Utah Hockey Club)
- Goaltenders: Kevin Lankinen (Canucks), Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (Sabres), Juuse Saros (Predators)
Sweden
- Captain: Victor Hedman (Lightning)
- Assistant Captains: Mattias Ekholm (Oilers), Erik Karlsson (Penguins), William Nylander (Maple Leafs)
- Forwards: Viktor Arvidsson (Oilers), Jesper Bratt (Devils), Leo Carlsson (Ducks), Joel Eriksson Ek (Wild), Filip Forsberg (Predators), William Karlsson (Golden Knights), Adrian Kempe (Kings), Elias Lindholm (Bruins), William Nylander (Maple Leafs), Gustav Nyquist (Predators), Elias Pettersson (Canucks), Lucas Raymond (Red Wings), Mika Zibanejad (Rangers)
- Defensemen: Rasmus Andersson (Flames), Jonas Brodin (Wild), Rasmus Dahlin (Sabres), Mattias Ekholm (Oilers), Gustav Forsling (Panthers), Victor Hedman (Lightning), Erik Karlsson (Penguins)
- Goaltenders: Samuel Ersson (Flyers), Filip Gustavsson (Wild), Linus Ullmark (Senators)
United States
- Captain: Auston Matthews (Maple Leafs)
- Assistant Captains: Charlie McAvoy (Bruins), Matthew Tkachuk (Panthers)
- Forwards: Matt Boldy (Wild), Kyle Connor (Jets), Jack Eichel (Golden Knights), Jake Guentzel (Lightning), Jack Hughes (Devils), Chris Kreider (Rangers), Dylan Larkin (Red Wings), Auston Matthews (Maple Leafs), J.T. Miller (Canucks), Brock Nelson (Islanders), Brady Tkachuk (Senators), Matthew Tkachuk (Panthers), Vincent Trocheck (Rangers)
- Defensemen: Brock Faber (Wild), Adam Fox (Rangers), Noah Hanifin (Golden Knights), Quinn Hughes (Canucks), Charlie McAvoy (Bruins), Jaccob Slavin (Hurricanes), Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets)
- Goaltenders: Connor Hellebuyck (Jets), Jake Oettinger (Stars), Jeremy Swayman (Bruins)
The 4 Nations Face-Off is an exciting international hockey tournament that brings together four of the top teams in the world to compete for the championship title. The 2025 edition of the tournament promises to be a thrilling event, with top teams from around the globe facing off against each other in a series of intense matches.
If you’re a hockey fan looking to catch all the action from the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off, you’re in luck! There are plenty of viewing options available to ensure you don’t miss a minute of the excitement. Whether you prefer to watch the games on TV, online, or in person, there are plenty of ways to stay up-to-date on all the tournament action.
For those who prefer to watch the games on TV, many networks around the world will be broadcasting the tournament live. Check your local listings to find out which channels will be showing the games in your area. Additionally, many streaming services offer live sports coverage, so you may be able to watch the games online if you don’t have access to a TV.
If you’re unable to watch the games on TV or online, don’t worry – you can still stay updated on all the tournament action through social media and sports news websites. Follow your favorite teams and players on social media for real-time updates and highlights, and check sports news websites for recaps and analysis of each game.
As for the schedule, the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off is set to take place over several days, with each team playing multiple games in a round-robin format before advancing to the knockout stage. The exact schedule will vary depending on the location of the tournament and the number of teams participating, so be sure to check the official tournament website for the most up-to-date information.
Finally, let’s take a look at the team rosters for the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off. While the exact rosters have yet to be announced, fans can expect to see some of the top players in the world representing their countries in this prestigious tournament. Keep an eye out for star players from countries like Canada, Russia, Sweden, and the United States as they compete for international glory.
Overall, the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off promises to be an exciting event for hockey fans around the world. With plenty of viewing options available, a packed schedule of games, and top teams competing for the championship title, this tournament is not to be missed. Be sure to mark your calendars and get ready to cheer on your favorite teams as they battle it out on the ice for supremacy in the world of international hockey.
