The 4 Nations Face-Off replaced the NHL All-Star Game and events that usually take place in mid-February. Fewer than 1.4 million people watched the 2024 All-Star Game, by the way. It also acted as a primer for the 2026 Milan Olympics which open on Feb. 6.

The 4 Nations Face-Off may have ended on Thursday with Canada defeating the United States in the championship game, but the buzz generated by the best-on-best international tournament is still being felt throughout the League by players and coaches.

The NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off break is nearly over, and the focus will shift from Team Canada and Team USA Thursday night to the NHL’s Stanley Cup playoff race. And with about one-third of the regular season yet to play,

The NHL just put on a masterclass in creating a high-stakes mid-season sporting event. Many sports fans find themselves starved for playoff-intensity action after the Super Bowl. The NHL successfully filled that void with the 4 Nations Face-Off,

After an incredible finish to the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, it’s time for everyone to go back to their clubs. NHL action returns on Saturday as teams prepare for the final stretch before the playoffs.