4 Nations Face-Off Format, Rules, Tournament Schedule and Key NHL Stars

The 4 Nations Face-Off isn’t just another international hockey tournament—it’s a battle-tested format designed to crown the most complete team. With Canada, the USA, Sweden, and Finland set to clash, the competition follows a structured Round Robin system where every point counts. Teams will fight for their place in the championship game using an NHL-style ruleset, ensuring fast-paced, high-stakes action. Whether you’re tuning in to watch elite talent go head-to-head or analyzing the best betting angles, this guide has everything you need to follow the tournament from start to finish.

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4 Nations Face-Off Format and Rules

The 4 Nations Face-Off will follow standard NHL rules, with each team competing in three Round Robin games. Points will be awarded as follows: 3 points for a regulation win, 2 points for an overtime or shootout win, 1 point for an overtime or shootout loss, and no points for a regulation loss. After the Round Robin stage, the two teams with the highest point totals will move on to a winner-takes-all Championship Game to determine the tournament champion.

4 Nations Face-Off Tournament Winner Odds 

• Canada: +145

• USA: +155

• Sweden: +420

• Finland: +1000

4 Nations Face-Off Schedule

• Wednesday, Feb. 12: Canada vs. Sweden – 8 p.m. 

• Thursday, Feb. 13: USA vs. Finland – 8 p.m. 

• Saturday, Feb. 15: Finland vs. Sweden – 1 p.m.

• Saturday, Feb. 15: USA vs. Canada – 8 p.m. 

• Monday, Feb. 17: Canada vs. Finland – 1 p.m. 

• Monday, Feb. 17: Sweden vs. USA – 8 p.m. 

• Thursday, Feb. 20: Championship Game – 8 p.m. 

*All times Eastern.

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4 Nations Face-Off Game Odds

• Canada (-1.5) vs. Sweden (+1.5) | Moneyline: Canada -265 | Sweden +215

• USA (-1.5) vs. Finland (+1.5) | Moneyline: USA -345 | Finland +270

• Finland (+1.5) vs. Sweden (-1.5) | Moneyline: Finland +155 | Sweden -188

• USA (+1.5) vs. Canada (-1.5) | Moneyline: USA +105 | Canada -126

• Canada (-1.5) vs. Finland (+1.5) | Moneyline: Canada -360 | Finland +280

• Sweden (+1.5) vs. USA (-1.5) | Moneyline: Sweden +188 | USA -230

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4 Nations Face-Off Key Players 

Canada

• Forwards: Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon, Mitch Marner, Brad Marchand

• Defense: Cale Makar, Drew Doughty, Colton Parayko

• Goalies: Jordan Binnington, Adin Hill

USA

• Forwards: Auston Matthews, Jack Eichel, Jack Hughes, Matthew Tkachuk, Kyle Connor

• Defense: Adam Fox, Charlie McAvoy, Zach Werenski

• Goalies: Connor Hellebuyck, Jake Oettinger

Sweden

• Forwards: Elias Pettersson, William Nylander, Mika Zibanejad, Filip Forsberg

• Defense: Victor Hedman, Erik Karlsson, Rasmus Dahlin

• Goalies: Linus Ullmark

Finland

• Forwards: Aleksander Barkov, Patrik Laine, Sebastian Aho, Mikko Rantanen

• Defense: Esa Lindell, Olli Maatta

• Goalies: Juuse Saros

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The 4 Nations Face-Off is set to deliver top-tier hockey, with Canada and the USA entering as favorites, but the tournament’s Round Robin format leaves room for surprises. Will Sweden or Finland shake up the standings and earn a spot in the championship game? Can a star like Auston Matthews dominate and claim MVP honors? Anything can happen with every game carrying weight under the NHL-style points system. Don’t miss a second of the action, and if you’re betting, get your picks in before the puck drops!

*All Odds Courtesy FanDuel Sportsbook