The only thing tastier than a Canada vs. USA best-on-best hockey clash is two of them in the same week. And that’s exactly what we’re about to get.
The 2025 4 Nations Face-Off — an NHL experiment of sorts to bring top-end international hockey back to the centre stage after nearly a decade without it — has been a massive success for fans and players alike. Now, in fitting fashion, arguably the two greatest hockey nations on earth, and definitely the sport’s most fierce rivals, are set to square off in Thursday’s championship game.
For fans and players alike, it doesn’t get much better than this.
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One of the most highly-anticipated international hockey games ever lived up to its billing in a big way over the weekend as the Canadians and Americans dropped the gloves three times in just nine seconds to open the contest and rekindle the intense rivalry in what was one of the craziest starts to a hockey game we’ve ever seen.
Once the dust settled, Canada opened the scoring with an electrifying tally from Connor McDavid, before the Americans scored three unanswered goals, including a late-game empty-netter, to secure a victory for Team USA in front of a hostile Montreal crowd — which loudly boo’d the US anthem ahead of the game.
With tensions at an all-time high between the two nations both on and off the ice, expect another absolute classic as the scene shifts to the notoriously hostile TD Garden in Boston for what should be an epic final between the two hockey powerhouses.
For those of us not able to be in Boston for the 4 Nations Face-Off final, and instead will be enjoying the Canada-USA rematch from the comfort of our own homes, here’s everything you need to know about how to watch Thursday’s championship game in Canada, starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
How to watch the Canada-USA final at the 4 Nations Face-Off
Date: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025
Puck drop: 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
Streaming: Sportsnet+
TV channel: Sportsnet, TVA (French-language)
Location: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
How to stream Thursday’s 4 Nations Face-Off final
Sportsnet is broadcasting all 4 Nations games, including Thursday’s final. Therefore, you can stream this Team Canada vs USA contest on Sportsnet+ basic or premium. A monthly subscription currently starts at $24.99/month.
If you have your TV provider login, you can use it on the Sportsnet website to watch the game online.
Digital services like Rogers Ignite TV and Bell Fibe are also options to access Sportsnet and TVA.
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What channel is the Canada-USA final at the 4 Nations Face-Off on?
If you have a cable package, through providers like Bell or Rogers, you’ll have access to the game. Just look for Sportsnet or TVA as part of your cable package.
How can I watch Canada vs. USA on my phone or mobile device?
Sportsnet, as well as digital watch services like Rogers Ignite TV and Bell Fibe, are available through apps that you can download for most devices, such as your phone or tablet.
Betting odds for Canada-USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off final
The opening odds saw Team USA as a slight favourite heading into the final, but the line has shifted back to even at time of this publication as both sides are listed at -110.
Odds via BetMGM Sportsbook:
Moneyline Canada -110 USA -110
Puck Line Canada +1.5 (-275) USA -1.5 (+220)
Total 5.5 (Over +100/Under -120)
How will injuries impact Thursday’s Canada-USA lineups?
After losing star defenceman Alex Pietrangelo before the 4 Nations Face-Off and replacing him with Drew Doughty, the Canadians lost fellow top blueliner Shea Theodore for the tournament after he suffered an upper-body injury in Canada’s opener versus Sweden.
Canada was also without all-world D-man Cale Makar due to an illness versus the USA on Saturday, resulting in youngster Thomas Harley filling in admirably as a last-minute replacement for the Avalanche defenceman. Makar drew back in for Canada’s round-robin finale versus Finland, however, and is expected to be in the lineup for the USA rematch on Thursday.
Team USA was dealt a pretty significant blow as defenceman Charlie McAvoy won’t play in the 4 Nations Face-Off final versus Canada as he undergoes testing related to an upper-body injury. According to his NHL club, the Boston Bruins, McAvoy was diagnosed with an infection after suffering a “significant” injury to his shoulder.
Ottawa Senators blueliner Jake Sanderson will draw in as McAvoy’s replacement for Thursday’s championship game, while Canucks star Quinn Hughes — who was originally on USA’s roster but pulled out with an ailment just before the tournament — is reportedly on standby if another injury hits the Americans’ D-corps ahead of Thursday.
Both Tkachuk brothers are expected to play in the final after each suffered an apparent injury at different points of the round-robin, respectively.
How have Canada and USA fared at the 4 Nations Face-Off so far?
After squeaking out an overtime win over Sweden in the tournament opener on the heels of a vintage Sidney Crosby performance, Canada fell 3-1 to the Americans in their second game. Needing a regulation win to secure a spot in Thursday’s final, the Canadians got it done with a 5-3 victory over Finland to close out their round-robin on Monday afternoon.
After a convincing 6-1 win over Finland in its tourney opener, Team USA set the tone and edged Canada in regulation in a thriller last Saturday to punch a ticket to the championship game. With a spot in the final already secured, USA dropped its final round-robin game to Sweden on Monday night.
