The USA defeated Canada in the 4 Nations Face Off last week, but they'll meet again in the championship game with gold on the line.

The 2025 4 Nations Face-Off is here, with NHL players from four countries using what’s usually the All-Star Game. A reminder to check out our breakdown of the 4 Nations Face-Off schedule along with our explainer of the whole tournament. It’s clear that the Canada roster is absolutely stacked, filled with some future Hall of Famers and superstars.

Friend to friend, let's get you caught up quickly and easily ahead of the U.S. and Canada's final battle Thursday night.