The 4 Nations Face Off heats up with two exciting matchups on Saturday. The day begins with a long-standing rivalry between Finland and Sweden, scheduled for 1 p. m. ETprime time for both nations. The action will peak at 8 p. m. ET with a thrilling USA vs. Canada showdown in Montreal. This marks the first time NHL players from these countries will face off in a major international tournament since the 2004 World Cup of Hockey. Fans across North America can watch both games live on ABC, ESPN+, Sportsnet, and TVA Sports, reaching over 200 countries worldwide.
USA has a chance to secure a spot in the 4 Nations Face Off final, which will take place in Boston on Thursday, regardless of the outcome of the Finland-Sweden matchup. For more details, click here.
Saturday's festivities kick off with Finland facing Sweden in their latest chapter of their storied rivalry. The two countries, separated by a 500-kilometer border, have a deep history in international hockey. Their first meeting was on January 29, 1928, and they have faced each other at the Winter Olympics multiple times, including the 2006 Olympics, where Sweden triumphed 3-2. Finland and Sweden have also battled for gold at the World Championships, with both nations winning twice Finland: 1995, 2011; Sweden: 1992, 1998). This will be the eighth meeting between Finland and Sweden at an NHL International Tournament, with five of the previous seven contests decided by two or fewer goals.
USA vs. Canada: A Clash of Titans
At 8 p. m. ET, USA and Canada will face off for the first time in nine years in a highly anticipated 4 Nations Face Off match. The game, broadcast across North America, will feature stars like Auston Matthews, the Tkachuk brothers, and USAs best, battling against Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid, and the Canadian squad. This will be the 15th all-time meeting between the two hockey powerhouses in international tournaments. The two teams have met in Olympic gold medal games twice, with Canada taking gold in 2002 and 2010. The last time they clashed in Montreal was in 2004, where Canada won 2-1 in a round-robin game.
NHL Teammates Turn Rivals
Several NHL teammates will face off as rivals in the 4 Nations Face Off. Finlands Aleksander Barkov, Anton Lundell, Eetu Luostarinen, and Niko Mikkola will have the upper hand against their Panthers teammate Gustav Forsling from Sweden. Forsling and Mikkola have met five times in the NHL, while Luostarinen and Lundell have never played against Forsling. Rasmus Dahlin of Sweden and Henri Jokiharju of Finland, both Sabres players, will square off for the first time in this tournament https://www.iihfworldchampionship.com/collections/team-sweden-elias-lindholm-jersey. Goaltender Kevin Lankinen of Finland will take on his Canucks teammate Elias Pettersson from Sweden in a highly anticipated matchup.
Auston Matthews of USA and Mitch Marner of Canada have teamed up for 270 goals with the Toronto Maple Leafs but will now be on opposite sides. Another intriguing matchup features Brad Marchand of Canada and Charlie McAvoy of USA, long-time Bruins teammates who will now battle for supremacy. Additionally, Matthew Tkachuk of USA will face off against former Stanley Cup-winning teammate Sam Bennett of Canada.
USA and Canada in Focus
The NHLs Edge leaderboards show Swedish defensemen leading in skating speed and hardest shots after two games at the 4 Nations Face Off. Despite this, both USA and Canada have been dominating the shot attempts, with a high projected goal rate. USA, in particular, has had nearly 20% of their shots come with a high projected goal rate, showing their offensive power.
1972 Summit Series Honored
On Friday, the NHL Alumni Association recognized the 1972 Team Canada roster, awarding them the prestigious Keith Magnuson 'Man Of The Year' Award for their contributions both on and off the ice.
Quick Clicks and Additional Updates
Watch USA vs. Canada Creator Skills 3 on 3 Tournament, presented by Tylenol.
Read about the rivalry day in the 4 Nations Face Off.
NHL podcasts feature interviews with top personalities, including Scotty Bowman, Barry Trotz, and more.
The 4 Nations Face Off heats up with two exciting matchups on Saturday. The day begins with a long-standing rivalry between Finland and Sweden, scheduled for 1 p. m. ETprime time for both nations. The action will peak at 8 p. m. ET with a thrilling USA vs. Canada showdown in Montreal. This marks the first time NHL players from these countries will face off in a major international tournament since the 2004 World Cup of Hockey. Fans across North America can watch both games live on ABC, ESPN+, Sportsnet, and TVA Sports, reaching over 200 countries worldwide.
USA has a chance to secure a spot in the 4 Nations Face Off final, which will take place in Boston on Thursday, regardless of the outcome of the Finland-Sweden matchup. For more details, click here.
Finland vs Filip Forsberg 4NF Jersey. Sweden: Continuing the Rivalry
Saturday's festivities kick off with Finland facing Sweden in their latest chapter of their storied rivalry. The two countries, separated by a 500-kilometer border, have a deep history in international hockey. Their first meeting was on January 29, 1928, and they have faced each other at the Winter Olympics multiple times, including the 2006 Olympics, where Sweden triumphed 3-2. Finland and Sweden have also battled for gold at the World Championships, with both nations winning twice Finland: 1995, 2011; Sweden: 1992, 1998). This will be the eighth meeting between Finland and Sweden at an NHL International Tournament, with five of the previous seven contests decided by two or fewer goals.
USA vs. Canada: A Clash of Titans
At 8 p. m. ET, USA and Canada will face off for the first time in nine years in a highly anticipated 4 Nations Face Off match. The game, broadcast across North America, will feature stars like Auston Matthews, the Tkachuk brothers, and USAs best, battling against Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid, and the Canadian squad. This will be the 15th all-time meeting between the two hockey powerhouses in international tournaments. The two teams have met in Olympic gold medal games twice, with Canada taking gold in 2002 and 2010. The last time they clashed in Montreal was in 2004, where Canada won 2-1 in a round-robin game.
NHL Teammates Turn Rivals
Several NHL teammates will face off as rivals in the 4 Nations Face Off. Finlands Aleksander Barkov, Anton Lundell, Eetu Luostarinen, and Niko Mikkola will have the upper hand against their Panthers teammate Gustav Forsling from Sweden. Forsling and Mikkola have met five times in the NHL, while Luostarinen and Lundell have never played against Forsling. Rasmus Dahlin of Sweden and Henri Jokiharju of Finland, both Sabres players, will square off for the first time in this tournament https://www.iihfworldchampionship.com/collections/team-sweden-elias-lindholm-jersey. Goaltender Kevin Lankinen of Finland will take on his Canucks teammate Elias Pettersson from Sweden in a highly anticipated matchup.
Auston Matthews of USA and Mitch Marner of Canada have teamed up for 270 goals with the Toronto Maple Leafs but will now be on opposite sides. Another intriguing matchup features Brad Marchand of Canada and Charlie McAvoy of USA, long-time Bruins teammates who will now battle for supremacy. Additionally, Matthew Tkachuk of USA will face off against former Stanley Cup-winning teammate Sam Bennett of Canada.
USA and Canada in Focus
The NHLs Edge leaderboards show Swedish defensemen leading in skating speed and hardest shots after two games at the 4 Nations Face Off. Despite this, both USA and Canada have been dominating the shot attempts, with a high projected goal rate. USA, in particular, has had nearly 20% of their shots come with a high projected goal rate, showing their offensive power.
1972 Summit Series Honored
On Friday, the NHL Alumni Association recognized the 1972 Team Canada roster, awarding them the prestigious Keith Magnuson 'Man Of The Year' Award for their contributions both on and off the ice.
Quick Clicks and Additional Updates
Watch USA vs. Canada Creator Skills 3 on 3 Tournament, presented by Tylenol.
Read about the rivalry day in the 4 Nations Face Off.
NHL podcasts feature interviews with top personalities, including Scotty Bowman, Barry Trotz, and more.
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