Previewing the Thrilling 4 Nations Face-Off: Canada vs. Finland and USA vs. Sweden
The NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off has been nothing short of exhilarating, with the first four games delivering edge-of-your-seat action. We’ve witnessed two games that stretched into overtime, and a particularly wild showdown between the USA and Canada that featured three fights in the first nine seconds. The level of play has surpassed expectations for an event that stepped in to replace the traditional All-Star Game.
With two regulation victories under their belt, the United States has already secured a spot in the championship set for Thursday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN+. The remaining three teams are still in the hunt for the other coveted spot, which will be decided by Monday’s games.
Before we delve into the match previews, let’s take a quick look at the current round-robin standings:
- If either Canada or Finland earn a regulation win in Monday’s 1 p.m. ET game, they will advance to the final to face the United States.
- If either Canada or Finland win Monday’s early game in overtime or shootout, Sweden will advance to the final if they defeat the United States in regulation.
Now, who should you keep an eye on? What are the key statistics heading into these matchups? We’ve got all that covered, along with betting insights from ESPN BET and game picks from Victoria Matiash.
Finland vs. Canada
Monday, 1 p.m. ET
Originally Written by: ESPN staff
