Return of best-on-best hockey at 4 Nations delivers: ‘Everybody enjoyed it out there’
It’s been close to a nine-year wait for Nathan MacKinnon, who last played best-on-best hockey for Team North America at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, with Jon Cooper behind the bench, in an overtime game against Team Sweden.
NHL players and fans waited 9 years for best-on-best hockey. The 4 Nations Face-Off’s opener in Montreal more than delivered.
The rink was loud and I think we anticipated it being really good. But definitely blew our expectations out of the water,” Flyers and Canada winger Travis Konecny said.
World Cup of Hockey returning with best-on-best competition
The 4 Nations Face-Off is the league’s first best-on-best tournament since the 2016 World Cup. NHL players will return to the Olympics in 2026 for the first time since 2014 after not participating 2018 and 2022. The league also committed to the 2030 Olympic Winter Games.
World Cup of Hockey set to return in 2028
As hockey fans prepared to watch their favorite NHL players take part in the 4 Nations Face-Off, the first best-on-best tournament since 2016, they received more good news ahead of puck drop.
NHL announces return of World Cup of Hockey in 2028
The NHL and NHL Players’ Association announced the return of the World Cup of Hockey in 2028, aiming to establish a regular cycle of international tournaments featuring the world's top players.
Ranking the Top 25 Players at the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament
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4 Nations Face-Off reignites NHL players’ long-delayed quest for best-on-best hockey
It's not as big as an Olympic hockey tournament, but national pride will be on the line during the 4 Nations Face-Off.
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The world’s best know all about Artturi Lehkonen: “Everyone’s favorite teammate”
Avalanche’s top defensemen aren’t particularly excited about playing against Artturi Lehkonen at 4 Nations tournament.
Colorado native Jaccob Slavin feels connection to “Miracle on Ice” team, hopes to find similar U.S. hockey glory at 4 Nations
Slavin, who played at the new Broadmoor World Arena during his two years at Colorado College, felt a connection to the guys ...
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NHLPA: Players abuzz for return to best-on-best through 4 Nations Face-Off
From veterans to fresh international faces, NHL players are ready gear up to represent their country at the 4 Nations Face-Off ...
Team USA enters the 4 Nations Face-Off seeking hockey supremacy. The Americans’ 1996 World Cup team paved the way.
In 1996, the upstart Americans shocked the hockey world by upsetting Canada. In doing so, they changed U.S. hockey forever.
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4 Nations Face-Off rosters 2025: Full list of NHL players on USA, Canada, Finland, Sweden teams
The United States, Canada, Sweden, and Finland are headlining the four-team field competing in Montreal and Boston for the ...
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NHL new 'Tricky' ad has players unimpressed with each other's best moves
In fact, one might say the best thing NHL players can be in that situation: Tricky. A new ad from the League, the latest in "The Next Golden Era is Now" series, has some of the world's best hockey ...