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The United States and Canada hockey meet once again in a rivalry finale to the 4 Nations Face-Off on Thursday, Feb. 20. Read the live updates.

The much anticipated finale to the 4 Nations Face-Off best-on-best tournament between USA and Canada hockey is here—and it's all happening at TD Garden, the home of the Boston Bruins.

Puck drop is at 8:00 p.m. ET as this all-new "all star break" tournament comes to a close with the finale rematch between rivals USA and Canada on Thursday night after their riveting battle on Saturday night.

Quinn Hughes was expected to be an option for USA in the 4 Nations after Charlie McAvoy suffered an injury against Finland—instead, Brett Pesce will step in as a standby.

Cale Makar is another defensive player stepping in tonight, buffering Canada's forces after missing Saturday's game due to illness.

NHL's best players will be looking to secure a win for their home country before returning home to the NHL regular season chaos.

The United States and Canada hockey meet once again in a rivalry rematch for the finale to the 4 Nations Face-Off on Thursday, Feb. 20. Read the live updates below.

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USA vs Canada Hockey 4 Nations Final: Score, Live Updates And How To Watch

Read the live updates, scores, and watch highlights below. Scroll down further for additional background information including rosters, scores for past games, and more details on the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Last update: 9:21 p.m. ET

CURRENT SCORE: USA 1 - 1 CANADA, 2nd period

How To Watch The 4 Nations Face Off 2025

The 4 Nations Face-Off final will be streaming on ESPN, ESPN+, SN, and TVAS on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 8:00 p.m. ET. FloHockey will be providing live updates and analysis throughout the week and during the game—so stay tuned for more and follow us on social media for the latest news.

J.T. Miller Goes Down - 17:37, 2nd period

After taking a puck to the face, J.T. Miller hit the ice and slide slowly into the boards. It bounced up off the stick of Doughty. He looked okay and will return to play.

Second Period Is On

The ice is flipped and the teams are back on the ice for another twenty minutes of top shelf hockey.

"20 minutes of hockey. We got 40 minutes to go." –Brady Tkachuk with @emilymkaplan

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— ESPN (@espn) February 21, 2025

USA Increased Physicality Going Into Intermission - End of 1st

Although Canada put the pressure on early, USA rebounded after the goal and laid down some hits that brought the crowd's energy back up.

Here are some quick stats from the 1st period:

Goals
- CAN: Nathan MacKinnon (Reinhart, Harley)
- USA: Brady Tkachuk (Matthews)
Shots On Goal
- USA: 10
- CAN: 11
Face Off %
- USA: 42.1%
- CAN: 57.9%
TOI
- USA
  - Brock Faber - 8:15
  - Zach Werenski - 7:08
  - Jaccob Slavin - 7:07
- CAN
  - Devon Toews - 8:21
  - Cale Makar - 7:39
  - Thomas Harley - 7:36
Blocks
- CAN: 7
  - Brayden Point (2)
- USA: 5
  - Jake Sanderson (2)
Hits
- USA: 15
  - Dylan Larkin (3)/Jake Guentzel (3)
- CAN: 7
  - Seth Jarvis (2)/Anthony Cirelli (2)

Matthews And Brady Tkachuk Combo For First USA Goal - 3:08, 1st

Auston Matthews took the puck from Canada behind the net and wrapped it around to Brady Tkachuk's stick in front of Binnington to find the back of the net and bring the score to a tie.

BRADY TKACHUK TIES IT UP FOR THE UNITED STATES ????????

IT HAD TO BE HIM ???? pic.twitter.com/8Y0sFnod8R
— ESPN (@espn) February 21, 2025

Canada Forcing Crease Chaos - 6:14, 1st

This time, Bennett, Marchand, and Makar joined on the attack at Hellebuyck's feet to try to force the puck through. He once again made the stop. A pattern has emerged.

Shots were even at 9 a piece.

Binnington Makes Breakaway Stop On Larkin - 7:25, 1st

After a bit of waffling back and forth, Larkin was able to break through the seam thanks to a pass from Boldy to put a shot on Binnington. There was a rebound but the goalie quickly covered.

Charlie McAvoy Read The Line Up For USA

Team USA had a special guest read the starting line for tonight's game.

The starting line up from Charlie ❤️???????? #4Nations pic.twitter.com/nBR7jZCCAA
— USA Hockey (@usahockey) February 21, 2025

Jarvis, Doughty Cause Chaos In Front Of Hellebuyck - 9:26, 1st

Seth Jarvis and Drew Doughty combined to put in a few shoves on the puck at Hellebuyck's feet to force the puck in to give Canada a two-goal lead. He was able to keep it out and freeze the puck.

Canada has won 7-8 faceoffs tonight.

Canada Pours On Pressure Early - 12:38, 1st

After scoring early, Canada kept the energy high with a follow-up that put Hellebuyck on his heels. Binnington froze a shot from Guentzel taking us into the first break with 12:38 remaining in the first.

Shots were equal at 4.

Sid is dialed in. ???? #4Nations

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— NHL (@NHL) February 21, 2025

Nathan MacKinnon Scores Early With 4th Goal Of Tournament - 15:15, 1st

Nathan MacKinnon took the puck from Harley and after three strides to the center of the ice near the blue line, he was able to fling the puck through the traffic and past Connor Hellebuyck to open the scoring.

NATHAN MACKINNON OPENS THE SCORING! ???? #4Nations

????????: @espn & @ESPNPlus ➡️ https://t.co/S5tPrXCygm????????: @Sportsnet or stream on Sportsnet+ ➡️ https://t.co/4KjbdjVctF pic.twitter.com/c2Mae8GUoF
— NHL (@NHL) February 21, 2025

Intensity Is High Already - 16:00, 1st

And things are finally underway in Boston. As the puck made its way into Binnington for the first time of the night, there Brady Tkachuk started stirring the pot.

Jake Guentzel had the first good look of the night, slinging the puck wide as the first minute elapsed.

Josh Morrissey is scratched for Canada.

Sam Bennett earned the first shot for Canada on Hellebuyck.

Parayko had a chance on a breakaway with help from Mitch Marner but his shot was deflected by Sanderson.

Starting Goalies: Binnington And Hellebuyck

Jordan Binnington will reenter the net wearing the Maple Leaf for Canada with Connor Hellebuyck starting for USA.

Puck Drop Is Next: USA vs Canada 4 Nations Face-Off Finale

After a very entertaining two weeks of all-star hockey, TD Garden is full and all set to host the hockey rivalry of the year: USA vs Canada. USA enters as the slight favorite, but Canada will be looking for vengeance.

What's Team USA Without A "Miracle" Reference?

Here's a nice little video that opened the broadcast from ESPN, mashing up highlight and locker room footage with Kurt Russell's famed speech.

"Great moments are born from great opportunity." ????️ This Miracle mashup could give you chills ????

???? #4Nations Face-Off Championship | 8 PM ET | ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+

???? “Miracle” starring Kurt Russell now streaming on Disney+” pic.twitter.com/Z4ieLXToKj
— ESPN (@espn) February 20, 2025

Energy Rises At TD Garden

it is ELECTRIC in here ????????⚡️ #4Nations pic.twitter.com/lPW7zhoVul
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) February 21, 2025

AHL All Star Justin Hryckowian Makes His USA vs Canada Prediction

Before this final game of the #4Nations Face-off gets going...We present to you Justin Hryckowian's final score prediction (and who he thinks scores for the winning team ????)Hint: Ritzy's from ????????@TexasStars #AHL #NHL #TXStars #TexasHockey pic.twitter.com/NA0KBkFh19
— FloHockey (@FloHockey) February 21, 2025

USA Projected Lineup For Tonight

Forwards

Jake Guentzel, Auston Matthews, Jack Hughes
Brady Tkachuk, Jack Eichel, Matthew Tkachuk
J.T. Miller, Dylan Larkin, Matt Boldy
Brock Nelson, Vincent Trocheck, Chris Kreider

Defense

Jaccob Slavin, Brock Faber
Zach Werenski, Jake Sanderson
Noah Hanifin, Adam Fox

Goalies

Connor Hellebuyck

Projected lineups for the #4Nations Championship Game ????

????????: @espn & @ESPNPlus ➡️ https://t.co/S5tPrXCygm????????: @Sportsnet or stream on Sportsnet+ ➡️ https://t.co/4KjbdjVctF pic.twitter.com/L4AAfJ5TjJ
— NHL (@NHL) February 21, 2025

Canada Projected Lineup For Tonight

Forwards

Mark Stone, Connor McDavid, Brayden Point
Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon, Sam Reinhart
Brandon Hagel, Anthony Cirelli, Mitch Marner
Brad Marchand, Sam Bennett, Seth Jarvis

Defense

Devon Toews, Cale Makar
Travis Sanheim, Colton Parayko
Thomas Harley, Drew Doughty

Goalies

Jordan Binnington
Adin Hill

One last look. ????????

Formation finale. ????????#4Nations pic.twitter.com/tHI48UPRhc
— Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) February 21, 2025

USA and Canada Take The Ice For Warm-Ups

Canada and USA take the ice for the #4Nations championship game ???? pic.twitter.com/IyItIEJlK1
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) February 21, 2025

TD Garden Is Ready For A Rivalry

It is LOUD in here and warmups haven't even started yet ???? #4Nations

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— NHL (@NHL) February 21, 2025

Quinn Hughes Did Not Fly In, Brett Pesce Available Instead

The Point on ESPN reported that Quinn Hughes is not going to join USA tonight against Canada. Brett Pesce is expected to be available as a standby instead.

Before They Wore The Red, White, And Blue

Team USA - Then vs NowA few faces from #TeamUSA's Four Nations Face-off roster back before they were in the NHL ????????#USHL #NCAA #4Nations #NHL pic.twitter.com/DXMh4Xeq6F
— FloHockey (@FloHockey) February 21, 2025

1 Hour Til Puck Drop: Tonight's The Night

Only two are left standing in this Four Nations Face-Off—tonight will determine the lone champion and owner of the trophy for this incredible tournament.

Tonight's the night. ????

????: Canada vs. USA in the #4Nations Face-Off Championship Game TONIGHT at 8p ET on @espn, @ESPNPlus, @DisneyPlus, @Sportsnet and @TVASports pic.twitter.com/s74GD01iO4
— NHL (@NHL) February 21, 2025

4 Nations Stat Leaders

Points

Sidney Crosby, CAN - 5 (1g, 4a)
Zach Werenski, USA - 5 (0g, 5a)
Mikael Granlund, FIN - 4 (3g, 1a)
Jake Guentzel, USA - 4 (3g, 1a)
Connor McDavid, CAN - 4 (2g, 2a)

+/-

Joel Eriksson Ek, SWE - +4
Nathan MacKinnon, CAN - +4
Jaccob Slavin, USA - +3
Victor Hedman, SWE - +3
Brock Faber, USA - +3

TOI/GP

Esa Lindell, FIN - 26:44
Cale Makar, CAN - 26:02
Victor Hedman, SWE - 25:19
Niko Mikkola, FIN - 23:40
Devon Toews, CAN - 22:59

Does Sidney Crosby Have More Hero Moments In Him?

Chris Peters and Cam Robinson discuss Sidney Crosby's most recent return to the limelight during the 4 Nations Face-Off. Scroll down for the full episode.

Are "hero moments" still in store for Sidney Crosby with Team Canada? Could we see one tonight? ????@chrismpeters and @Hockey_Robinson discuss this and more on the latest episode of Called Up: The Prospects Podcast sponsored by @WonderfulNuts

FULL EPISODE: https://t.co/1ul4MK1GPK… pic.twitter.com/6AdxvpvlhW
— FloHockey (@FloHockey) February 20, 2025

While You Wait: USA Vs. Canada Hockey All Time Results, Best Moments In Best-On-Best Events

The U.S. and Canada have met many times in international events featuring NHL players dating back to the 1976 Canada Cup. Canada holds a significant edge in those meetings, but the gap between the two countries has never felt slimmer.

Read the full report from FloHockey contributor Chris Peters.

4 Nations Face Off 2025 Scores

Saturday, February 15

Finland 4 - 3 Sweden (OT)

Wednesday, February 12

Canada 4 - 3 Sweden (OT)

Thursday, February 13

United States 6 - 1 Finland

Saturday, February 15

United States 3 - 1 Canada
Finland 4 - 3 Sweden (OT)

Monday, February 17

Sweden 2 - 1 United States
Canada 5 - 3 Finland

4 Nations Face Off 2025 Standings

RW-OTW-OTL-RL

USA (2-0-0-1, 6 points)
Canada (1-1-0-1, 5 points)
Sweden (1-0-2-0, 5 points)
Finland (0-1-0-2, 2 points)

While You Wait, Watch "Called Up: The Prospects Podcast"

It's all USA-Canada on Called Up this week as Chris Peters checks in with Cam Robinson on the ground in Boston to preview the most anticipated hockey game in a decade. The two preview the 4 Nations Face-Off Final between North American rivals, look ahead to what's next in best-on-best competition.

Will Quinn Hughes play? How much will Team USA miss Charlie McAvoy? Can Cale Makar make all the difference? Does Sidney Crosby have another iconic moment in him? All of those questions have answers.

Chris and Cam detail which team has the edge in forwards, defense and goaltending, plus an X-factor for each team.

Plus, your hosts look at the bigger picture and detail some ways to improve on the next go-around of best-on-best international hockey.

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What Is The 4 Nations Face-Off Format?

In February 2024, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced at the NHL All-Star Game that the NHL would be modifying the all-star break for the 2025 season to an international tournament with the NHL's best players from four of the world's best hockey nations.

The intent of the tournament is to act as a stepping stone towards the NHL's participation in the upcoming winter Olympics in 2026 and 2030—a change since players were not released to participate in 2018 and 2022.

The 4 Nations Face-Off is a round-robin tournament between four teams consisting of NHL players from each of the participating countries: United States, Canada, Sweden, Finland.

Each team will be made up of 13 forwards, seven defensemen and three goalies and they will play games in accordance with NHL rules. They will play three games and earn points:

3 points for a win in regulation time
2 points for a win in overtime/shootout
1 point for a loss in overtime/shootout
0 points for a loss in regulation time

The two teams with the best record will move on to the final.

Games will be played in two venues across North America—starting with four games at the Bell Centre in Montreal between Feb. 12-15 and moving to TD Garden in Boston, MA for the last three games.

2025 4 Nations Face-Off Rosters

View the updated rosters for each of the four teams at the 4 Nations Face-Off below.

Team Canada Roster At 4 Nations Face-Off 2025

Forwards

Sam Bennett, Florida Panthers
Anthony Cirelli, Tampa Bay Lightning
Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
Brandon Hagel, Tampa Bay Lightning
Seth Jarvis, Carolina Hurricanes
Travis Konecny, Philadelphia Flyers
Nathan MacKinnon, Colorado Avalanche
Brad Marchand, Boston Bruins
Mitch Marner, Toronto Maple Leafs
Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers
Brayden Point, Tampa Bay Lightning
Sam Reinhart, Florida Panthers
Mark Stone, Vegas Golden Knights

Defensemen

Drew Doughty, Los Angeles Kings*
Cale Makar, Colorado Avalanche
Josh Morrissey, Winnipeg Jets
Colton Parayko, St. Louis Blues
Travis Sanheim, Philadelphia Flyers
Shea Theodore, Vegas Golden Knights
Devon Toews, Colorado Avalanche
Thomas Harley, Dallas Stars**

Goalies

Jordan Binnington, St. Louis Blues
Adin Hill, Vegas Golden Knights
Sam Montembeault, Montreal Canadiens

*Replacement for Alex Pietrangelo

**Replacement for Shea Theodore

United States Roster At 4 Nations Face-Off 2025

Forwards:

Matt Boldy, Minnesota Wild
Kyle Connor, Winnipeg Jets
Jack Eichel, Vegas Golden Knights
Jake Guentzel, Tampa Bay Lightning
Jack Hughes, New Jersey Devils
Chris Kreider, New York Rangers
Dylan Larkin, Detroit Red Wings
Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs
J.T. Miller, New York Rangers
Brock Nelson, New York Islanders
Brady Tkachuk, Ottawa Senators
Matthew Tkachuk, Florida Panthers
Vincent Trocheck, New York Rangers

Defensemen:

Brock Faber, Minnesota Wild
Adam Fox, New York Rangers
Noah Hanifin, Vegas Golden Knights
Quinn Hughes, Vancouver Canucks**
Jake Sanderson, Ottawa Senators*
Jaccob Slavin, Carolina Hurricanes
Zach Werenski, Columbus Blue Jackets

Goalies:

Connor Hellebuyck, Winnipeg Jets
Jake Oettinger, Dallas Stars
Jeremy Swayman, Boston Bruins

*Replacement for Quinn Hughes

**Hughes was added back to the roster on Feb. 18 to replace Charlie McAvoy due to injury.

Finland Roster At 4 Nations Face-Off 2025

Forwards:

Sebastian Aho, Carolina Hurricanes
Joel Armia, Montreal Canadiens
Aleksander Barkov, Florida Panthers
Mikael Granlund, Dallas Stars
Erik Haula, New Jersey Devils
Roope Hintz, Dallas Stars
Kaapo Kakko, Seattle Kraken
Patrik Laine, Montreal Canadiens
Artturi Lehkonen, Colorado Avalanche
Anton Lundell, Florida Panthers
Eetu Luostarinen, Florida Panthers
Mikko Rantanen, Carolina Hurricanes
Teuvo Teravainen, Chicago Blackhawks

Defensemen:

Henri Jokiharju, Buffalo Sabres*
Esa Lindell, Dallas Stars
Olli Maatta, Utah Hockey Club
Niko Mikkola, Florida Panthers
Nikolas Matinpalo, Ottawa Senators*
Urho Vaakanainen, New York Rangers*
Juuso Valimaki, Utah Hockey Club

Goalies:

Kevin Lankinen, Vancouver Canucks
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Buffalo Sabres
Juuse Saros, Nashville Predators

*Vaakanainen and Jokiharju are injury replacements for Miro Heiskanen and Jani Hakanpaa

*Matinpalo is an injury replacement for Rasmus Ristolainen

Sweden Roster At 4 Nations Face-Off 2025

Forwards:

Viktor Arvidsson, Edmonton Oilers
Jesper Bratt, New Jersey Devils
Leo Carlsson, Anaheim Ducks
Joel Eriksson Ek, Minnesota Wild
Filip Forsberg, Nashville Predators
Adrian Kempe, Los Angeles Kings
Elias Lindholm, Boston Bruins
William Nylander, Toronto Maple Leafs
Gustav Nyquist, Nashville Predators
Elias Pettersson, Vancouver Canucks
Lucas Raymond, Detroit Red Wings
Rickard Rakell, Pittsburgh Penguins*
Mika Zibanejad, New York Rangers

Defensemen:

Rasmus Andersson, Calgary Flames
Jonas Brodin, Minnesota Wild
Rasmus Dahlin, Buffalo Sabres
Mattias Ekholm, Edmonton Oilers
Gustav Forsling, Florida Panthers
Victor Hedman, Tampa Bay Lightning
Erik Karlsson, Pittsburgh Penguins

Goalies:

Samuel Ersson, Philadelphia Flyers**
Filip Gustavsson, Minnesota Wild
Linus Ullmark, Ottawa Senators

*Rickard Rakell is an injury replacement for William Karlsson

*Samuel Ersson is an injury replacement for Jacob Markstrom

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