4 Nations Face-Off 2025: Hockey Schedule, Standings, Championship & Injuries
The 2025 4 Nations Face-Off tournament has given fans exactly what they wanted and then some – intense competition, fierce rivalries and an exciting journey to the 4 Nations Championship match.
With the United States and Canada both making it to the 4 Nations Final, we're in for an incredible battle that feels just like a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. From the 2025 4 Nations schedule to important NHL injuries, here's all the info you need about the remainder of this year's 4 Nations Face-Off.
2025 4 Nations Schedule: When Is The 4 Nations Final?
The final round of preliminary games on Monday determined the 4 Nations Championship matchup, with Canada beating Finland 5-3 and Sweden narrowly defeating the United States 2-1. Even though Team USA lost, they had already secured their spot in the final, leading to an exciting rematch against their northern rivals.
The 4 Nations Championship game is scheduled for Thursday, February 20, at 8:00 PM EST. The United States and Canada go head-to-head for the title as this clash between two hockey giants is filled with star players, a rich history and a strong sense of national pride.
2025 4 Nations Standings: USA Hockey At The Top
In the group stage, every team played three games, and even though all the games were important, only two teams could move on to the championship.
Here's what the 4 Nations standings look like:
TEAM | GAMES | WINS | OT WINS | OT LOSSES | LOSSES | POINTS |
United States | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
Canada | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
Sweden | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
Finland | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
USA Hockey and Team Canada both earned their places in the final, while Sweden and Finland were knocked out. Sweden had some close games that went into overtime, which kept them in the running, but in the end, they couldn't make it to the finale.
2025 4 Nations Championship Game Location
The ultimate face-off between the United States and Canada is set to happen at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. This arena, known for being the home of the NHL's Boston Bruins, is the perfect spot for such an epic championship battle.
Since Boston is a major hub for hockey, fans can anticipate an electric vibe. American supporters will be there in large numbers, eager to witness Team USA Hockey take home the trophy right on their home ice.
NHL Injuries: Charlie McAvoy Out, Quinn Hughes In For USA Hockey
The United States faced a tough setback just before this 4 Nations Final game because of the Charlie McAvoy injury. He has now been ruled out with an upper-body injury. McAvoy, a defenseman for the aforementioned Boston Bruins, was crucial to Team USA's success, especially in their victory over Canada, where his strong play really made a difference.
With the Charlie McAvoy injury, Quinn Hughes has been called up as a possible replacement. Hughes was initially on the U.S. roster but had to pull out before the tournament due to being injured himself. Now that there's an opening, the captain of the Canucks is heading to Boston and could really help strengthen the American defense.
However, whether he can play depends on Team USA having fewer than six healthy defensemen, so a last-minute choice will be made before the game starts. Losing McAvoy is a big hit, but with players like Zach Werenski and Jaccob Slavin ready to step in, the United States still has a strong defense to take on Canada's powerful offense.
Why Is Russia Not In 4 Nations?
This year's 4 Nations Face-Off is missing a key team: Russia, which usually brings a strong squad to any hockey competition like this. So, why is Russia not in 4 Nations? Their absence is due to international politics.
Because of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has banned both Russia and Belarus from participating in international events. The IIHF stated that security concerns were the main reason for this decision, preventing Russia from taking part in the 2025 NHL 4 Nations Face-Off tournament and other significant competitions.
Even though Russian players like Kirill Kaprizov and Artemi Panarin are making waves in the NHL, their national team is stuck on the bench for now.
The “World Cup Of Hockey” Crowns A Champion On Thursday!
The 2025 4 Nations Face-Off has turned out to be an amazing event, showcasing some of the best hockey players from around the globe in an exciting international competition. The United States and Canada have shown they are the top teams, and now the 4 Nations Final is just ahead.
With TD Garden as the perfect setting, everything is ready for one last epic game on Thursday night. Whether it's Jack Eichel leading the U.S. or Connor McDavid stepping up for Canada, this game is sure to be unforgettable.
One team will claim the 2024 4 Nations Face-Off Championship and, arguably more importantly, bragging rights, while the other will be left thinking about what could have happened. The puck drop is almost here. Who will take home the trophy in this “World Cup of Hockey”? We'll find out soon!
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Orioles manager Brandon Hyde told reporters that Zach Eflin (lat) is likely to return and start Sunday against the Angels
It was assumed that Eflin would be back this weekend, but now we have a concrete date. The 31-year-old may not be at full strength after throwing fewer than 60 pitches in his rehab start, but the Orioles feel confident enough to have the right-hander back on the bump for the series finale against the Angels.
Riley Greene is not in the lineup for the first game of a doubleheader against the Rockies on Thursday.
Greene will get a break and likely return to the lineup for the second game of the twin-billing. Zach McKinstry will get the start in left field while Greene rests.
Panthers released TE Jordan Matthews.
Matthews converted to tight end a few years ago and hasn’t made much noise at the position. The change has, however, likely kept him in the league for a few more seasons. He appeared in four games with the Panthers last year but didn’t record any stats on offense. The Panthers also released or waived WR Dax Milne, C Andrew Raym, and TE Colin Granger.
Yu Darvish (elbow) is facing live hitters on Thursday.
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Adael Amador is starting at second base and batting ninth for the Rockies on Thursday.
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Jackson Holliday is playing second base and batting second for the Orioles on Thursday against the Twins.
With Cedric Mullins sitting out on Thursday, Gunnar Henderson will bat lead off, and Holliday will jump up from sixth in the order to second. Holliday is riding a hot streak right now, and the Orioles are taking advantage. This is likely just a one-game sample with no Mullins or Adley Rutschman in the lineup, but Rutschman has been struggling, so perhaps it could become a more permanent spot in the lineup for Holliday moving forward.