4 Nations Face-Off: A New Twist on the NHL All-Star Experience
Feb 12, 2025, 07:00 AM ET
In a bold move that has hockey fans buzzing, the NHL and NHLPA have decided to forgo the traditional All-Star Game this season. Instead, they are introducing the 4 Nations Face-Off, a thrilling round-robin tournament that promises to showcase some of the best talent in the world. Running from February 12 through February 20, this event will feature national teams from Canada, Finland, Sweden, and the United States, with NHL players from these countries filling the rosters.
The format is straightforward yet exciting. The top two teams in the standings after the round-robin play will face off in the championship game on February 20. The points system is designed to keep every game competitive, with three points awarded for a regulation win, two points for a win in overtime or a shootout, one point for a loss in overtime or a shootout, and zero points for a regulation loss.
The overtime format adds another layer of excitement. During the round-robin games, teams will play 3-on-3 sudden death for a 10-minute period, followed by a shootout if necessary. However, the championship game will feature full-strength sudden death in successive 20-minute periods until one team scores, ensuring a dramatic conclusion.
For those eager to dive deeper into the event, there’s comprehensive coverage available, including rosters, team previews, betting picks, schedules, and broadcast information from the opening round games all the way through the championship matchup. You can find more details through the following links:
- Schedule
- Predictions for every game
- Ranking all of the players
- Pick lineup for U.S. team
- Roster grades, snubs
- Everything you need to know
Game Schedule
Note: All times Eastern.
- Wednesday, Feb. 12: Canada vs. Sweden, 8 p.m.
Original source article rewritten by our AI can be read here.
Originally Written by: ESPN
