Overview

• The NHL 4 Nations Face-Off, replacing the All-Star Game, features top players from Canada, the U.S., Sweden, and Finland in a round-robin format.
• Team Canada defeated Sweden 4-3 in overtime in the opening game, with Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid delivering standout performances.
• Team USA faces Finland tonight, with a regulation win securing first place in the tournament standings after Canada’s initial victory.
• Canada faces roster challenges after Shea Theodore's injury, leaving the team with six defensemen and awaiting NHL approval for a replacement.
• The tournament marks a return to international hockey for NHL players, addressing a decade-long absence of high-profile global events.