Next February, hockey fans will get best-on-best action when NHL players participate in the 4 Nations Face-Off. Now they know exactly which players will be participating the tournament, with the U.S., Canada, Finland and Sweden announcing their rosters.
One year before the 2026 Olympics in Milan, the NHL will hold a small version of the World Cup of Hockey, with only those four countries participating. The tournament, which will take place between Montreal and Boston, begins on Feb. 12 and runs through Feb. 20. It will be a round robin format with each team playing each other at least once.
Sweden and Finland announced their rosters on Wednesday afternoon and both teams are littered with big names and elite NHL talent. Finland is led by reigning Selke Trophy winner and Stanley Cup champion Aleksander Barkov, and he will be accompanied by three Florida Panthers teammates in Anton Lundell, Eetu Luostarinen and Nikko Mikkola.
The Swedes have a roster loaded with offensive firepower that includes William Nylander and Filip Fosberg up front and Rasmus Dahlin and Erik Karlsson on the blue line. Sweden also has one of the deepest goalie rotations in the tournament with Filip Gustavsson, Jacob Markstrom and Linus Ullmark stopping the pucks.
Generational superstars will take the ice together for Team Canada with Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid headlining the Team Canada roster. As you might expect, the Canadians are loaded up and down the lineup with Colorado Avalanche teammates Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Devon Toews also in the mix.
Team USA got to pick from perhaps the deepest talent pool its ever had, and that led to a very exciting squad, at least on paper. Auston Matthews along with the Tkachuk brothers are among the current generation of American stars in the NHL, and the U.S. also has the best goaltending trio in the tournament.
Bold indicates players already revealed via the First Six.
Team Finland
Forwards
- Sebastian Aho, Carolina Hurricanes
- Joel Armia, Montreal Canadiens
- Aleksander Barkov, Florida Panthers
- Mikael Granlund, San Jose Sharks
- Erik Haula, New Jersey Devils
- Roope Hintz, Dallas Stars
- Kaapo Kakko, New York Rangers
- Patrik Laine, Montreal Canadiens
- Artturi Lehkonen, Colorado Avalanche
- Anton Lundell, Florida Panthers
- Eetu Luostarinen, Florida Panthers
- Mikko Rantanen, Colorado Avalanche
- Teuvo Teravainen, Chicago Blackhawks
Defensemen
Goalies
Team Sweden
Forwards
- Viktor Arvidsson, Edmonton Oilers
- Jesper Bratt, New Jersey Devils
- Leo Carlsson, Anaheim Ducks
- Joel Eriksson Ek, Minnesota Wild
- Filip Forsberg, Nashville Predators
- William Karlsson, Vegas Golden Knights
- Adrian Kempe, Los Angeles Kings
- Elias Lindholm, Boston Bruins
- William Nylander, Toronto Maple Leafs
- Gustav Nyqvist, Nashville Predators
- Elias Pettersson, Vancouver Canucks
- Lucas Raymond, Detroit Red Wings
- Mika Zibanejad, New York Rangers
Defensemen
Goalies
- Filip Gustavsson, Minnesota Wild
- Jacob Markstrom, New Jersey Devils
- Linus Ullmark, Ottawa Senators
Team Canada
Forwards
- Sam Bennett, Florida Panthers
- Anthony Cirelli, Tampa Bay Lightning
- Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
- Brandon Hagel, Tampa Bay Lightning
- Seth Jarvis, Carolina Hurricanes
- Travis Konecny, Philadelphia Flyers
- Nathan MacKinnon, Colorado Avalanche
- Brad Marchand, Boston Bruins
- Mitch Marner, Toronto Maple Leafs
- Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers
- Brayden Point, Tampa Bay Lightning
- Sam Reinhart, Florida Panthers
- Mark Stone, Vegas Golden Knights
Defensemen
Goalies
Team USA
Forwards
- Matt Boldy, Minnesota Wild
- Kyle Connor, Winnipeg Jets
- Jack Eichel, Vegas Golden Knights
- Jake Guentzel, Tampa Bay Lightning
- Jack Hughes, New Jersey Devils
- Dylan Larkin, Detroit Red Wings
- Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs
- J.T. Miller, Vancouver Canucks
- Brock Nelson, New York Islanders
- Brady Tkachuk, Ottawa Senators
- Matthew Tkachuk, Florida Panthers
- Vincent Trocheck, New York Rangers
Defensemen
Goalies
Two of the NHL’s brightest young stars, Matthew Tkachuk and Connor McDavid, are set to face off in the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off tournament as Team USA and Team Canada have revealed their rosters for the competition.
Tkachuk, a forward for the Calgary Flames, will be representing Team USA in the tournament. The 23-year-old has quickly established himself as one of the league’s top young talents, known for his physical play and scoring ability. Tkachuk has already made a name for himself in international competition, having represented the United States at the World Junior Championships and the IIHF World Championship.
On the other side of the ice, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid will be leading Team Canada in the tournament. McDavid, widely regarded as one of the best players in the world, has already won two Hart Trophies as the league’s most valuable player. The 24-year-old center is known for his incredible speed and playmaking ability, making him a constant threat on the ice.
The 4 Nations Face-Off tournament will feature teams from the United States, Canada, Sweden, and Finland competing in a round-robin format. The tournament will provide fans with an exciting opportunity to see some of the NHL’s top talent face off against each other in a high-stakes international competition.
Both Tkachuk and McDavid will be looking to make a statement in the tournament, showcasing their skills on an international stage. With their competitive spirits and drive to win, fans can expect to see some thrilling matchups between these two young stars as they battle it out for their respective countries.
Overall, the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament promises to be an exciting event for hockey fans around the world. With players like Tkachuk and McDavid leading their teams, there is sure to be plenty of excitement and drama on the ice as these talented athletes compete for international glory.
