4 Nations Face-Off Final Preview: How To Watch Team Canada Hockey

Hockey fans, the moment we’ve all been waiting for is here! The 4 Nations Face-Off Final between Team USA and Team Canada takes place tonight, Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. This best-on-best showdown promises to be an unforgettable clash of hockey titans, and if their previous matchup is any indication, it’s going to be a thrilling, hard-fought battle.

Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the game in Canada.

Here’s how to watch the 4 Nations Final in Canada

Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA
TV Channel: Sportsnet (Sportsnet One, Sportsnet 360)
Live Streaming: Sportsnet Plus, SteadyFlix

For Canadian viewers, Sportsnet is the official broadcaster for the 4 Nations Face-Off Final. The game will be available on Sportsnet One and Sportsnet 360. If you prefer streaming, you can watch live on Sportsnet Plus, but keep in mind that a subscription costs CAD $19.99.

However, there’s a more affordable and convenient option: SteadyFlix, a one-time pay-per-view streaming platform. For just $7.99 (a one-time fee with no monthly or hidden charges), you can stream the game in high quality without any hassle. SteadyFlix is the best way to watch the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off Final today!

4 Nations Face-Off Final Preview

Seth Jarvis Back in Canada’s Lineup

Carolina Hurricanes winger Seth Jarvis will return to Team Canada’s lineup after missing Monday’s win over Finland. The 23-year-old Winnipeg native has one assist in the tournament so far and will aim to make an impact in the final.

USA’s Lineup Uncertainty

Winnipeg Jets forward Kyle Connor remains uncertain about his status for the game. Head coach Mike Sullivan has all forward options available and will make a game-time decision on the lineup.

Goaltender Showdown: Binnington vs. Hellebuyck

Team Canada is sticking with Jordan Binnington, who has a 2.60 GAA and .892 save percentage in the tournament. Meanwhile, Team USA’s Connor Hellebuyck has been dominant, boasting a 1.00 GAA and .957 save percentage.

Injury Updates for Team USA

The Americans will be without Charlie McAvoy, who remains hospitalized due to an upper-body injury. Matthew Tkachuk, who missed the third period of the game against Canada as well as Team USA’s loss to Sweden, is expected to return. Auston Matthews, dealing with a minor injury, is also expected to play. Brady Tkachuk sustained an injury against Sweden and skipped Wednesday’s practice, leaving his game-time status uncertain.

Team USA had hoped to reinforce their lineup with Quinn Hughes, who was reportedly en route to join the squad as a replacement. However, due to NHL regulations set before the tournament, an additional injury would have been required for his inclusion. With Matthews and both Tkachuks likely available, Hughes was ultimately not permitted to join the roster.

Political Tension Adds Fuel to the Rivalry

United States President Donald Trump has added to the intensity of the final with his social media remarks. Earlier today, he announced plans to call Team USA to boost morale, further stoking the competitive fire ahead of the game.

Live Game Updates

The players are about to come back onto the ice for the anthems, starting lineups and finally, puck drop.

This place is packed, loud, boisterous and ready for an epic night.

It’s official, Chris Kreider, a Boston guy, is in the lineup and 30-goal-scorer Kyle Connor is scratched.

Mike Sullivan is opening up himself to second guessing if this doesn’t work out, but that’s why he’s the boss.

Here are the starting lineups

For Canada
Brayden Point — Mark Stone — Connor McDavid at forward
Devon Toews and Cale Makar on defense
Jordan Binnington in goal

for the U.S.
Brady Tkachuk — Jack Eichel — Matthew Tkachuk at forward
Zach Werenski and Brock Faber on defense
Connor Hellebuyck in goal

7:55 p.m. ET

Warmups are over and we are about 20 minutes from puck drop of what promises to be an epic night here in Boston.

Again, defenseman Josh Morrissey is out for Canada – I would make a Smiths jokes here if this wasn’t such a big game — and Thomas Harley is in. In case you missed it last week, Harley was actually born in the U.S. – no Springsteen joke either — but his parents are Canadian, so he plays for Canada.

If Kreider is in for the U.S., well he’s had an up-and-down season for the Rangers, so maybe he gets the chance to be the hero tonight.

Speaking of up and down, elevators have been a running theme through this tournament.

First, our pal Per from Sweden got stuck in an elevator in New York on Monday. He luckily got out and made it here on time for the games.

Today, Hockey Hall of Famer Scott Burnside had to wait almost 15 minutes for an elevator at our hotel. I don’t think I’ve ever seen him so upset. He’s a pretty easy going guy and a tremendous writer, but I have learned now to not keep him waiting.

And when we finally got to TD Garden, the elevator that took us to the press room was more of a local than an express.

But we all made it.

It’s been quite a 11 days since we all – well, except Dan Rosen – gathered in Montreal on Super Bowl Sunday to cover this tournament.

We’ve been through snowstorms, ice storms, wind storms, endless hours on the tarmac and countless gallons of Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts.

I don’t think anyone associated with this tournament expected it to become as big as it has become in under two weeks. But here we are for arguably the biggest international hockey game ever next to the “Miracle on Ice” game, which took place 45 years ago this Saturday.

Before we get started, just want to say again how much I appreciate those who read and gave me material for this blog. Also, the whole NHL.com team – the writers on the road and the editors and producers in the office – hope you enjoyed the coverage.

7:35 p.m. ET

We have some breaking news here. Defenseman Josh Morrissey of Canada is out with an illness and Thomas Harley, who was brought in when Cale Makar missed the first U.S. game is back in.

That illness has been making the rounds around this whole tournament, which is why the U.S. had Brett Pesce and Tage Thompson come to Boston today.

The “USA, USA” chants are getting louder as more people file into TD Garden and the players take the ice.

It’s probably about half-full right now, with some other fans getting “ready” in the nearby establishments. But I’m sure it will be standing room only once the puck drops.

But it’s not an all U.S. crowd here, there are plenty of folks in Canada gear, and they are getting booed everytime they are shown on the big board.

We still don’t know what the U.S. lineup will look like, but there were rumblings today that forward Chris Kreider would stay in the lineup and Kyle Connor would be a healhty scratch.

If Kreider is in for Connor, that is a huge move – and gamble – for U.S. coach Mike Sullivan.

Kreider did score against Sweden for the U.S., but he has not had a great season for the Rangers, with 20 points (16 goals, four assists) in 47 games. Connor had 69 points (30 goals, 39 assists) in 56 games. He’s first among all U.S.-born NHL players in the league in goals and sixth overall.

4 Nations Face-Off Final Preview: How to watch Team Canada Hockey