4 Nations Face-Off: Final Rosters for USA, Canada, Finland, and Sweden Announced

The excitement is building as the final rosters for the 4 Nations Face-Off, an international ice hockey tournament featuring the best players from the USA, Canada, Finland, and Sweden, have been unveiled. This year's tournament promises thrilling competition and showcases some of the brightest talent in the NHL. The matches will take place from February 12-20 across two vibrant cities: Montreal and Boston.

Key Details of the Tournament

The tournament follows a best-against-best format, allowing top NHL players to represent their countries. The final announcement of rosters was made on Wednesday, with each country submitting a total of 23 players, consisting of 20 skaters and 3 goaltenders.

How to Watch the Roster Announcements

• Date: Wednesday, December 4
• Time:
  • Finland and Sweden: 2 p.m. ET
  • USA and Canada: 6:30 p.m. ET
• Where to Watch:
  • Finland and Sweden: NHL Network & ESPN's SportsCenter
  • USA and Canada: TNT and Canada's Sportsnet

Rosters Breakdown

USA 4 Nations Face-Off Roster

The initial six players announced for the USA include:

• F Jack Eichel, Vegas Golden Knights
• F Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs
• F Matthew Tkachuk, Florida Panthers
• D Adam Fox, New York Rangers
• D Quinn Hughes, Vancouver Canucks
• D Charlie McAvoy, Boston Bruins

The remainder of the roster will be confirmed soon.

Canada 4 Nations Face-Off Roster

Initial six players named for Canada are:

• F Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
• F Nathan MacKinnon, Colorado Avalanche
• F Brad Marchand, Boston Bruins
• F Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers
• F Brayden Point, Tampa Bay Lightning
• D Cale Makar, Colorado Avalanche

Awaiting further roster details.

Finland 4 Nations Face-Off Roster

The Finnish roster includes:

• F Sebastian Aho, Carolina Hurricanes
• F Aleksander Barkov, Florida Panthers
• F Mikko Rantanen, Colorado Avalanche
• D Miro Heiskanen, Dallas Stars
• D Esa Lindell, Dallas Stars
• G Juuse Saros, Nashville Predators

Remaining players yet to be announced.

Sweden 4 Nations Face-Off Roster

Sweden's initial six players are:

• F Filip Forsberg, Nashville Predators
• F William Nylander, Toronto Maple Leafs
• F Mika Zibanejad, New York Rangers
• D Gustav Forsling, Florida Panthers
• D Victor Hedman, Tampa Bay Lightning
• D Erik Karlsson, Pittsburgh Penguins

Full roster updates pending.

Tournament Schedule

The matchup schedule for the tournament is as follows (All times in p.m. ET):

• Wednesday, Feb. 12: Canada vs. Sweden at Montreal, 8 p.m. on TNT
• Thursday, Feb. 13: USA vs. Finland at Montreal, 8 p.m. on ESPN
• Saturday, Feb. 15: Finland vs. Sweden at Montreal, 1 p.m. on ABC
• Saturday, Feb. 15: USA vs. Canada at Montreal, 8 p.m. on ABC
• Monday, Feb. 17: Canada vs. Finland at Boston, 1 p.m. on TNT
• Monday, Feb. 17: Sweden vs. USA at Boston, 8 p.m. on TNT
• Thursday, Feb. 20: Championship game at Boston, 8 p.m. on ESPN

Players to Watch

The 4 Nations Face-Off will spotlight remarkable talents like Lucas Raymond, who has been performing exceptionally for the Detroit Red Wings. His inclusion in the Swedish roster marks him as a vital contender to watch. With a current score of 27 points and trending performance, he is among the key players to observe in this prestigious event.

Leo Carlsson's Historic Inclusion

Another notable mention is Leo Carlsson, the youngest player to represent Sweden in this tournament at just 19 years old. With his record in NHL games, he brings phenomenal skill and an exciting presence to the lineup.

Acknowledging the Competition

While the exclusion of nations like Russia, due to geopolitical circumstances, has shifted the landscape, the tournament is set to deliver high-caliber competition among the four participating countries.

Hockey fans can look forward to witnessing elite performances and riveting matches during this highlighted sporting event.

Stay tuned for further updates on the final roster confirmations and player insights as we edge closer to the opening face-off of the 4 Nations Face-Off!