NHL Games on TV Today - Monday, February 17, 2025
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| NHL REGULAR SEASON | Time ET | TV |
| 4 Nations Face-Off: Finland vs Canada | 1:00pm | TNT truTV MAX |
| 4 Nations Face-Off: Sweden vs USA | 8:00pm | TNT truTV MAX |
4 Nations Face-Off: Finland vs Canada Preview, What to Watch
As the 4 Nations Face-Off scene moves from north of the border, Connor McDavid is aware of what is at risk for Canada.
"It's kind of like a Game 7," the star captain of the Edmonton Oilers stated late on Saturday night. "A lot of guys in this room have been in that situation before."
Canada will play Finland in the first game of a Monday doubleheader at TD Garden after losing 3-1 to the Americans in Montreal on Saturday.
It will basically be a win-or-go-home situation in the first of the two final round-robin matches. Sweden would still have a chance to make it to the final if Canada-Finland goes to overtime or a shootout, but either team wins in regulation would go to the title match against the Americans on Thursday.
That care factor was evident in two fights in the first three seconds, but the U.S. gained control and never relinquished it after McDavid's game-opening breakaway 5:31 into the first period. As a result, Canada did not win either of their two home games.
Although his condition was unknown as of Sunday morning, the Canadians hope to have defenseman Cale Makar (sickness) back in the lineup on Monday. He was placed on the sidelines alongside Shea Theodore and Alex Pietrangelo, who were also injured.
Before Saturday, Team Canada had not lost against the United States in a best-on-best competition since the 2010 Olympic group stage, and captain Sidney Crosby had led the team to an amazing 26-game winning streak.
Mikael Granlund's goal on a 3-on-1 rush 1:49 into the extra session gave Finland its first two points in the tournament rankings as they defeated Sweden 4-3 in overtime to wrap up their Montreal part of the program.
Three game-tying goals were scored in another intense encounter between bitter rivals, and overtime was forced by Finnish captain Aleksander Barkov.
With a smaller defense force than the other countries, Finland's coach Antti Pennanen is aware of the significant challenge that lies ahead.
At a crucial point in Saturday's match, Pennanen, who has alternated goalkeeping responsibilities between Juuse Saros and Kevin Lankinen during the first two games, made a front line switch that paid off.
4 Nations Face-Off: Sweden vs USA Preview, What to Watch
The United States has already secured a place in the 4 Nations Face-Off final game as the only team with two victories in regulation.
However, that does not imply that the round-robin final against Sweden on Monday night will be merely a show.
To start the competition, the Americans defeated Canada 3-1 and Finland 6-1 in Montreal. They established a physical tone right away in the latter game on Saturday and scored three goals in a row to seal the victory.
Jake Guentzel, among others, has performed admirably in his debut international competition, matching teammate Zach Werenski with four points and scoring a tournament-high three goals. Against Canada, the rookie forward for the Tampa Bay Lightning scored twice.
The U.S. roster is undoubtedly full of talented players, but Werenski, who is now playing for the Columbus Blue Jackets and is in the middle of his career year, is one guy who is contributing to the team's youthful defense, which averages just 26 years old.
Sullivan emphasized the significance of good back-end performance since rostering six original players last summer.
Due to a lower-body injury, forward Matthew Tkachuk of the United States left the game in the third period on Saturday. His condition was not updated.
After losing 4-3 overtime matches to Canada on Wednesday and Finland on Saturday, Sweden is looking to end round-robin play on a high note.
It has the best chance of making it to the final, but there is still hope if Canada or Finland lose a point in Monday's opening match. The only way for Sweden to advance is to defeat the United States and force overtime between Canada and Finland.
Filip Gustavsson was taken out of Saturday's first period against Finland because of illness, even though the Americans have had Connor Hellebuyck in goal for the first two games. In relief, former Boston Bruin Linus Ullmark came in.
Throughout the competition, Tre Kronor's defense is aggressive. The team's top scorer with three points and all assists is Lucas Raymond. Goals from the blue line have been scored by Karlsson, Rasmus Dahlin, and Jonas Brodin.
