The first-ever NHL/NHLPA 4 Nations Face-Off is many things.
It's a midseason exhibition tournament that replaces the NHL All-Star Game for a change of pace. It's an antipasto of international hockey ahead of the Italian feast of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. It's also the first time that a generation of Canadian and American superstars get to battle for bragging rights and a championship -- although Sweden and Finland will have something to say about that.
On Wednesday, those four nations revealed their rosters for the 4 Nations Face-Off, taking place from Feb.