This is it. The 4 Nations Face-Off finale between Canada and Team USA in a best-on-best setting.
The latest: Hockey fans dream of these games and this might be the most stacked these rosters have ever been. With all the talent in this game, I'm still siding with defence and the under as my best bet.
Check out the latest Canada vs. USA 4 Nations Face-Off best bets for Feb. 20.
Canada vs. USA 4 Nations Face-Off best bets
4 Nations Face-Off best bets
Best Bet: Under 5.5 goals (-115)
The round-robin meeting between these squads ended in a 3-1 victory for the U.S.
Canada outshot its international foe but was stonewalled by Connor Hellebuyck. In two starts this tournament, the American goalie has allowed two goals on 47 shots.
Goals should be difficult to come by for both sides, but Team USA has been especially hard to beat.
No matter the winner, I can't see this game going over this total.
The Canadians and Americans were able to score on the Swedes and Finns, but these are undoubtedly the top two defensive teams in the tournament.
Key stat: USA hasn't allowed more than two goals in a game while Canada hasn't conceded more than three.
Quick Pick
USA moneyline (-115): I hate that I'm fading my fellow Canadians, but I want to hype up Hellebuyck a little more.
In the NHL this season, the Jets' goalie has a ridiculous 34 wins in 43 starts and ranks inside the top two in the league for these stats:
- 2.06 GAA (1st)
- Six shutouts (1st)
- .925 SV% (2nd)
He is simply the best in the world and there's no debating it right now.
Jordan Binnington has been serviceable for Canada, but his stats at this tournament (2.60 GAA, .892 SV%) and in the NHL (2.89 GAA, .896 SV%) don't compare to his counterparts.
With news that Auston Matthews and the Tkachuk brothers are expected to play, I'll back the U.S. mainly because of what I perceive as a massive goalie advantage.
Picks made at 4:00 p.m. on 02/18/25.
