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Previewing USA-Canada, Sweden-Finland in 4 Nations Face-Off

The first two games of the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off included one that was close until the end -- Canada's 4-3 OT win over Sweden -- and one that was close through 37 minutes -- the United States' 6-1 rout of Finland.

A super Saturday doubleheader is on the way, including the most anticipated rivalry matchups: Sweden-Finland (1 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN+) and U.S.-Canada (8 p.m., ABC/ESPN+/Disney+).

Before we dive into the preview, here's an updated look at the round-robin standings. The top two teams after the round-robin will face off in the final Thursday:

Who are the key players and matchups to watch?