4 Nations Face-Off

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Get ready for the 4 Nations Face-Off as the best of the best take the ice! Can you believe this lineup? Crosby, Matthews, and Barkov are ready to battle!

The hockey world is buzzing with excitement as the 4 Nations Face-Off approaches! Leading the charge for Team USA is none other than Auston Matthews, the skilled center from the Toronto Maple Leafs, marking his first time captaining the national team since joining the NHL. Matthews is joined by fellow stars Matthew Tkachuk and Charlie McAvoy, who will serve as alternate captains, making Team USA a formidable opponent with blending stud talent and youthful energy.

On the other side of the ice, the pride of Finland has also found its captain in Aleksander Barkov of the Florida Panthers. The NHL superstar, who made history as the first Finnish captain to lift the Stanley Cup, is thrilled to take on this new challenge. His alternate crew, including Sebastian Aho and Mikko Rantanen, bodes well for the team, ensuring that Finland is ready to showcase their renowned skill and teamwork.

Not to be outdone, Canada’s Team is led by the legendary Sidney Crosby, a familiar face in the captaincy role, having previously led the team to Olympic gold medals. This will be Crosby’s fourth time captaining Canada at a high-stakes tournament, and he’s bringing along Connor McDavid and Cale Makar as alternate captains to bolster their chances. With a legacy like Crosby’s, everyone knows that Team Canada is always a team to watch!

Meanwhile, Sweden welcomes Victor Hedman of the Tampa Bay Lightning as its captain. Hedman expressed his excitement for the opportunity, saying it’s a dream come true to lead his country on such a prestigious stage. Along with alternate captains Mattias Ekholm and Erik Karlsson, they stand ready to capture glory and bring home a victory for Tre Kronor.

Did you know Sidney Crosby has been the youngest captain in history to win a Stanley Cup? He led the Penguins to victory at just 21 years old! And speaking of captains, both Matthews and Barkov are products of the NHL's growing international talent pool, showcasing the league’s expansion beyond just Canada and the USA. These captains promise an electrifying showcase of hockey expertise at the 4 Nations Face-Off!

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Matthews named Team USA captain for 4 Nations Face-Off (NHL.com)

Maple Leafs center to represent country for 1st time since joining NHL; M. Tkachuk, McAvoy to be alternates.

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Barkov named Team Finland captain for 4 Nations Face-Off (NHL.com)

Panthers center calls it 'huge honor'; became 1st Finnish captain to win Stanley Cup last season.

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Who could be captains at 4 Nations Face-Off? (Sportsnet.ca)

On Thursday, the NHL will announce the captains for Finland, Sweden, Canada and the United States. Ahead of the announcement, here are some candidates to ...

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Crosby to be Team Canada's captain at 4 Nations Face-off, McDavid ... (Globalnews.ca)

The 37-year-old is a three-time Stanley Cup champion and two-time Olympic gold medallist. Click to play video: 'Is Sidney Crosby the next hockey legend ...

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Sidney Crosby to captain Team Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off (NHLPA.com)

Connor McDavid and Cale Makar will serve as alternate captains.

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Penguins star Sidney Crosby to captain Canada at 4 Nations Face ... (CBC.ca)

Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is back in a familiar spot, as Canada's captain for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament next month in Montreal and ...

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Florida Panthers' Aleksander Barkov named captain for Finland's 4 ... (Miami Herald)

Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov has been named the captain for Finland's 4 Nations Face-Off team.

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Finland names Aleksander Barkov captain for 4 Nations Face-Off (Sportsnet.ca)

Carolina Hurricanes stars Sebastian Aho and Mikko Rantanen, and San Jose Sharks veteran Mikael Granlund, will serve as assistant captains. Barkov, 29, was the ...

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Barkov, Hedman named captains for Finland, Sweden at 4 Nations ... (CKPGToday.ca)

Aleksander Barkov and Victor Hedman were named captains for Team Finland and Team Sweden, respectively, on Thu...

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Crosby Named Team Canada's Captain For 4 Nations Face-off (The Hockey News)

Once again, the longtime Penguins' captain will have a chance to lead Canada on the international scene, vying for a fourth gold medal in four tries.

SIDNEY CROSBY TO CAPTAIN TEAM CANADA AT 4 NATIONS ... (The Sport Information Resource Centre)

Connor McDavid, Cale Makar to serve as alternate captains. CALGARY, Alberta – Hockey Canada, in partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL) and ...

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Auston Matthews named captain of U.S. Men's National Team for 4 ... (NHLPA.com)

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Auston Matthews (Scottsdale, Ariz.), who currently serves as captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs and has been the most significant ...

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Matthews to captain United States in 4 Nations Face-Off tournament (NBC Sports)

Victor Hedman will captain Sweden, which already selected an injury replacement in goal and might need two more for skaters. And Aleksander Barkov will wear the ...

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Crosby to captain Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off; Matthews gets U.S. ... (Coast Reporter)

Sidney Crosby is back in a familiar spot — as Canada's captain. The Pittsburgh Penguins star was named to the role Thursday for the 4 Nations Face-Off ...

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Sidney Crosby to captain Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off (Sportsnet.ca)

It will be the fourth time Crosby has captained Canada at a best-on-best tournament, a run that includes gold medal wins at the 2010 and 2014 Olympics and a ...

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Hedman says being Sweden captain 'a dream come true' (NHL.com)

Lightning defenseman to captain country for 1st time; Ekholm, Karlsson, Nylander to be alternates.

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Victor Hedman named captain of Tre Kronor for 4 Nations Face-Off (NHLPA.com)

Victor Hedman named as the captain of Tre Kronor for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, with Mattias Ekholm, Erik Karlsson and William Nylander appointed as ...

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Sweden names Hedman captain, Nylander assistant at 4 Nations ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman will wear the 'C' for Sweden at the 4 Nations Face-Off.

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Zibanejad's play getting 'better' for Rangers, in time for 4 Nations (NHL.com)

GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Mika Zibanejad was honored, excited and even a tad relieved on June 28 when he was one of the first six players named to the Team Sweden ...

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Sidney Crosby to captain Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off; Auston ... (The Province)

Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid and Colorado Avalanche defenceman Cale Makar will serve as Canada's alternate captains.

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Crosby to captain Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off; Matthews gets U.S. ... (CTV News)

Sidney Crosby was named captain Thursday for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament set for next month in Montreal and Boston.

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