The final of the 4 Nations Face-Off comes down to two major hockey rivals who are loaded with talent.
Canada has multiple MVP winners in Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon. The United States has two-time Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck in net, plus plenty of scoring ability.
The USA won 3-1 in the teams’ first meeting in the round robin, a game that started with three fights in the first nine seconds.
The United States will have also the home crowd in Boston on its side as it tries to capture the championship in the 4 Nations Face-Off.
Follow along for all of the action from the 4 Nations Face-Off final between the USA and Canada:
When is USA vs. Canada final at the 4 Nations Face-Off?
The USA and Canada will play at 8 p.m. ET at Boston’s TD Garden.
How to watch USA vs. Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off
The USA-Canada game will be aired on ESPN.
How to stream USA vs. Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off
Sling, Fubo and ESPN+ carry ESPN games.
USA vs. Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off
Date: Thursday, Feb. 20
Time: 8 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN
Streaming: Sling, Fubo and ESPN+
Site: TD Garden, Boston
USA defenseman Charlie McAvoy to attend game?
Injured USA defenseman Charlie McAvoy could be in attendance at Thursday’s game, NHL.com reported. He has been ruled out of playing because of a shoulder injury and an infection in his shoulder. The Boston Bruins defenseman posted the following photo on social media.
USA, Canada injury updates
The United States is missing defenseman Charlie McAvoy, who suffered a significant shoulder injury. Auston Matthews and Matthew Tkachuk, who missed Monday’s game, and Brady Tkachuk, who was hurt Monday, are expected to play.
Canada is missing defenseman Shea Theodore. Both teams reportedly also are dealing with illnesses.
Expected goaltending matchup
USA’s Connor Hellebuyck (2-0, 1.00 goals-against average, .957 save percentage) vs. Canada’s Jordan Binnington (2-1, 2.60, .892).
President Trump wishes Team USA luck
President Trump called the U.S. hockey team on Thursday morning, wishing them luck against Canada in the championship game. USA general manager Bill Guerin told Fox News that he had hoped the president would attend the game, but Trump said he is addressing U.S. governors on Thursday evening.
4 Nations Face-Off schedule, results, TV
(Times p.m. ET)
Wednesday, Feb. 12: Canada 4, Sweden 3 (OT)
Thursday, Feb. 13: USA 6, Finland 1
Saturday, Feb. 15: Finland 4, Sweden 3 (OT)
Saturday, Feb. 15: USA 3, Canada 1
Monday, Feb. 17: Canada 5, Finland 3
Monday, Feb. 17: Sweden 2, USA 1
Thursday, Feb. 20: USA vs. Canada, championship game at Boston, 8, ESPN
4 Nations Face-Off rosters
Players listed alphabetically.
Team USA
No., position, player, NHL team
12 F Matt Boldy, Minnesota Wild
81 F Kyle Connor, Winnipeg Jets
9 F Jack Eichel, Vegas Golden Knights
59 F Jake Guentzel, Tampa Bay Lightning
86 F Jack Hughes, New Jersey Devils
20 F Chris Kreider, New York Rangers
21 F Dylan Larkin, Detroit Red Wings
34 F Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs
10 F J.T. Miller, New York Rangers
29 F Brock Nelson, New York Islanders
7 F Brady Tkachuk, Ottawa Senators
19 F Matthew Tkachuk, Florida Panthers
16 F Vincent Trocheck, New York Rangers
14 D Brock Faber, Minnesota Wild
23 D Adam Fox, New York Rangers
25 D Charlie McAvoy, Boston Bruins (injured, out of tournament)
15 D Noah Hanifin, Vegas Golden Knights
85 D Jake Sanderson, Ottawa Senators
74 D Jaccob Slavin, Carolina Hurricanes
8 D Zach Werenski, Columbus Blue Jackets
37 G Connor Hellebuyck, Winnipeg Jets
30 G Jake Oettinger, Dallas Stars
1 G Jeremy Swayman, Boston Bruins
Note: Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson and New Jersey Devils defenseman Brett Pesce are being brought in as possible emergency replacements. Here are the rules on whether they can play.
Team Canada
9 F Sam Bennett, Florida Panthers
71 F Anthony Cirelli, Tampa Bay Lightning
87 F Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
38 F Brandon Hagel, Tampa Bay Lightning
24 F Seth Jarvis, Carolina Hurricanes
11 F Travis Konecny, Philadelphia Flyers
29 F Nathan MacKinnon, Colorado Avalanche
63 F Brad Marchand, Boston Bruins
16 F Mitch Marner, Toronto Maple Leafs
97 F Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers
21 F Brayden Point, Tampa Bay Lightning
13 F Sam Reinhart, Florida Panthers
61 F Mark Stone, Vegas Golden Knights
89 Drew Doughty, Los Angeles Kings
48 D Thomas Harley, Dallas Stars (emergency replacement)
8 D Cale Makar, Colorado Avalanche
44 D Josh Morrissey, Winnipeg Jets
55 D Colton Parayko, St. Louis Blues
6 D Travis Sanheim, Philadelphia Flyers
27 D Shea Theodore, Vegas Golden Knights (injured, out of tournament)
5 D Devon Toews, Colorado Avalanche
50 G Jordan Binnington, St. Louis Blues
33 G Adin Hill, Vegas Golden Knights
35 G Sam Montembeault, Montreal Canadiens
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