Team USA and Canada will square off once again in the 4 Nations Face-Off final on Thursday, and if it’s even half as good as their last tilt, hockey fans are in for a treat. The Americans won a heated battle Saturday, and the Canadians will be looking for revenge in the championship game.
In the round-robin matchup between these teams, the first true best-on-best meeting since 2016, the rivalry picked up where it left off and then some. After the Bell Centre crowd booed the U.S. national anthem, three fights took place over the first nine seconds. It was a raucous atmosphere, and we should expect more of the same Thursday in Boson.
The Americans stepped up in a hostile environment and notched a 3-1 win over their rivals to the north. Dylan Larkin had the game-winning goal and Jake Guentzel found the back of the net twice. Connor McDavid scored the lone Canadian goal, and Connor Hellebuyck stopped the other 25 shots he faced.
Coming into the rematch, both teams will be missing some key players. Canada’s blue line depth has already been tested in this tournament after it lost Vegas Golden Knights teammates Shea Theodore and Alex Pietrangelo. Theodore was injured in the team’s opening game against Sweden, and Pietrangelo bowed out due to illness.
The Americans will definitely be without Charlie McAvoy, who had to be hospitalized with an upper-body injury. Matthew Tkachuk, who missed the third period of the game against Canada and Team USA’s loss to Sweden, is questionable. The same can be said for Brady Tkachuk and Auston Matthews, who are dealing with more minor injuries.
There is some good injury news for the U.S. as Norris Trophy contender Quinn Hughes, who missed the start of the tournament, will serve as McAvoy’s replacement.
Regardless of which players suit up, Thursday’s championship game is sure to be a knock-down, drag-out fight in TD Garden. It will also be the last chance we get to see these teams on the ice until the 2026 Olympics in Italy.
How to watch Team USA vs. Canada
Date: Thursday, Feb. 20 | Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Location: TD Garden — Boston, Massachusetts
TV: ESPN | Streaming: fubo (try for free)
The highly anticipated 4 Nations Face-Off Championship Game between the USA and Canada is set to take place, and fans are gearing up to watch the action unfold. Whether you’re a die-hard hockey fan or just looking to catch an exciting game, here is your guide to watching the game on TV, as well as information on the start time and live stream options.
The game will be broadcasted on NBC Sports Network, so be sure to tune in to catch all the action live. If you don’t have access to NBC Sports Network, don’t worry – there are plenty of other ways to watch the game.
The start time for the game is set for 7:00 PM EST, so make sure you’re ready to tune in and cheer on your favorite team. The game promises to be an exciting match-up between two powerhouse teams, so you won’t want to miss a minute of the action.
If you prefer to stream the game online, there are several options available. NBC Sports Network offers a live stream of the game on their website, as well as through their app. Additionally, streaming services such as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and Sling TV also offer access to NBC Sports Network, so you can watch the game from anywhere.
So grab your snacks, settle in on the couch, and get ready for an epic showdown between the USA and Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off Championship Game. With all the information provided, you’ll be able to watch the game with ease and enjoy every moment of the action.
