
Just days after their chaotic matchup, Canada and the United States will be doing battle once again in the 4 Nations Face-Off Championship.
The Canadians needed to secure their spot in the final game of pool play on Monday against Finland. They jumped out to a 4-0 lead early and had to hold on late as the Fins rallied with three goals in the third period. The result rendered Team USA vs. Sweden meaningless and the Swedes earned the 2-1 win.
Now Canada and the United States will rekindle their rivalry in Thursday’s championship. The Americans got the best of the Canadians in a 3-1 win in Saturday’s game, which featured three fights in the opening nine seconds. This came after Montreal’s Bell Centre crowd booed throughout the playing of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Now, the teams head to Boston for the championship showdown.
United States forward Jake Guentzel netted two goals to help lift his team to victory.
Much like the NHL, the 4 Nations Face-Off will have a 3-on-3 sudden death overtime period, should that session be needed. 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 Thursday’s championship, 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, scores
- Wednesday, Feb. 12: Canada 4, Sweden 3 (OT)
- Thursday, Feb. 13: USA 6, Finland, 1
- Saturday, Feb. 15: Finland 4, Sweden 3 (OT)
- Saturday, Feb. 15: USA 3, Canada 1
- Monday, Feb. 17: Canada 5, Finland 3
- Monday, Feb. 17: Sweden 2, United States 1
- Thursday, Feb. 20: Championship — USA vs. Canada, 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: Drew Doughty (Kings), 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: Henri Jokiharju (Sabres), Esa Lindell (Stars), Niko Mikkola (Panthers), Olli Maatta (Utah Hockey Club), Rasmus Ristolainen (Flyers), Juuso Valimaki (Utah Hockey Club), Urho Vaakanainen (Rangers)
- 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), Rickard Rakell (Penguins), 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), Charlie McAvoy (Bruins), Jake Sanderson (Senators), Jaccob Slavin (Hurricanes), Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets)
- Goaltenders: Connor Hellebuyck (Jets), Jake Oettinger (Stars), Jeremy Swayman (Bruins)
The highly anticipated final match between the USA and Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off is just around the corner, and hockey fans around the world are gearing up for what promises to be an exciting showdown. If you’re looking to catch all the action live, here’s a guide to everything you need to know about the schedule, scores, TV channel, rosters, and live stream for this epic clash.
Schedule:
The USA vs. Canada final is set to take place on [date] at [time]. Make sure to mark your calendars and set your alarms so you don’t miss a minute of the action.
Scores:
Keep an eye on the scores throughout the game to see which team is dominating the ice. With two powerhouse teams like the USA and Canada facing off, you can expect a nail-biting match with plenty of goals and intense moments.
TV Channel:
If you’re planning to watch the game on TV, you can tune in to [TV channel] to catch all the action live. Grab some snacks, settle into your favorite spot on the couch, and get ready to cheer on your favorite team.
Rosters:
Both the USA and Canada have stacked rosters filled with talented players who are sure to put on a show. Keep an eye out for key players like [player names] as they battle it out on the ice for their respective countries.
Live Stream:
If you prefer to watch the game online, you can live stream the USA vs. Canada final on [streaming platform]. Simply log in to your account, search for the game, and enjoy high-quality streaming from the comfort of your own home.
Whether you’re a die-hard hockey fan or just looking for some exciting sports action, the USA vs. Canada final in the 4 Nations Face-Off is sure to deliver. Don’t miss out on this epic showdown between two of the best teams in the world – grab your snacks, settle in, and get ready for an unforgettable game.