If the first game of the 4 Nations Face-Off between the United States and Canada is any indication, tonight’s championship game between the rivals is sure to be fiery.
The 3-1 Team USA victory on Saturday, Feb. 15, began with three different fights within the first nine seconds of the game. Tensions were high after a Canadian crowd booed the U.S. national anthem and escalated when USA’s Matthew Tkachuk dropped the gloves with Brandon Hagel right off the opening face-off. The win clinched their spot in tonight’s championship game, which is being played in Boston, Mass., with some ticket prices rivaling those of the Super Bowl.
Since then, Team USA has been plagued with injuries; captain Auston Matthews didn’t play in the Monday evening loss to Sweden due to upper-body soreness, and Tkachuk didn’t play either after suffering an upper-body injury during the Canada match. Tkachuk’s younger brother Brady also sat out the team’s last practice due to illness, but all three are expected to play tonight.
The only player who won’t suit up tonight is Charlie McAvoy; the defenseman and alternate captain is currently hospitalized with an infection stemming from an upper-body injury sustained during the first game of the tournament.
The matchup hockey fans have been waiting for is almost here. Below, find everything you need to know to place your bets and tune in to the USA vs. Canada rematch in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship.
When is the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game?
Team USA faces off against Team Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game tonight, Feb. 20. Puck drop is set for 8:00 p.m. ET.
What channel is 4 Nations Face-Off USA vs. Canada on?
The USA vs. Canada 4 Nations Face-Off championship game will air on ESPN.
How to watch USA vs. Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship for free:
If you don’t have cable, the best way to stream the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game for free is with a live TV streaming service.
We recommend DIRECTV Stream, which offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers. When the trial is over, you’ll pay $86.99/month and gain access to over 90 live channels, including ESPN.
fuboTV is also offering a free trial for new users. It runs for seven days, and then you’ll be able to save $25 on your first month ($59.99 now, $84.99/month after). The Essential plan comes with 215 live channels, including ESPN.
Other ways to stream USA vs. Canada:
While Sling TV doesn’t offer a free trial, you’ll save money on an entire month of streaming rather than just five to seven days free. Sling TV’s Orange plan, which includes ESPN, is currently half off for your first month. Instead of $45.99, you’ll pay $23.00 when you sign up today.
You can also watch the game live on ESPN+. The streamer costs $11.99/month or $119/year, and in addition to NHL games, you can watch select live MLB games, some NFL and NCAA Football games, plus Formula 1, PGA Tour, tennis Grand Slam major tournaments, and more.
ESPN+ and Disney bundle:
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4 Nations Face-Off rosters:
Team USA
- 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 (C)
- J.T. Miller, New York Rangers
- Brock Nelson, New York Islanders
- Brady Tkachuk, Ottawa Senators
- Matthew Tkachuk, Florida Panthers (A)
- Vincent Trocheck, New York Rangers
- Brock Faber, Minnesota Wild
- Adam Fox, New York Rangers
- Noah Hanifin, Vegas Golden Knights
- Charlie McAvoy, Boston Bruins (A)
- Jake Sanderson, Ottawa Senators
- Jaccob Slavin, Carolina Hurricanes
- Zach Werenski, Columbus Blue Jackets
- Connor Hellebuyck, Winnipeg Jets
- Jake Oettinger, Dallas Stars
- Jeremy Swayman, Boston Bruins
Team Canada
- Sam Bennett, Florida Panthers
- Anthony Cirelli, Tampa Bay Lightning
- Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins (C)
- 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 (A)
- Brayden Point, Tampa Bay Lightning
- Sam Reinhart, Florida Panthers
- Mark Stone, Vegas Golden Knights
- Cale Makar, Colorado Avalanche (A)
- Josh Morrissey, Winnipeg Jets
- Colton Parayko, St. Louis Blues
- Drew Doughty, Los Angeles Kings
- Travis Sanheim, Philadelphia Flyers
- Shea Theodore, Vegas Golden Knights
- Devon Toews, Colorado Avalanche
- Jordan Binnington, St. Louis Blues
- Adin Hill, Vegas Golden Knights
- Sam Montembeault, Montreal Canadiens
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