Overview

• Sidney Crosby, recovering from an upper-body injury, continues to skate in practice, but his participation in the 4 Nations Face-Off remains uncertain.
• NHL insider Elliotte Friedman emphasized Crosby's earned right to decide whether to compete, citing his legacy with Team Canada.
• Mikko Rantanen, also recovering from a lower-body injury, is expected to join Team Finland, providing a much-needed boost to their roster.
• Team Finland faces additional challenges with three key defensemen—Miro Heiskanen, Jani Hakanpaa, and Rasmus Ristolainen—ruled out due to injuries.
• The 4 Nations tournament, featuring Canada, Finland, Sweden, and the United States, replaces the NHL's All-Star games and begins February 12, 2025, in Montreal.