The opening game of the 4 Nations Face-Off will answer the question of whether opponents can shut down Canada’s high-powered offense.
It also will answer whether Canada’s goaltenders can shut down opponents.
Canadian goaltending is considered a weakness at the tournament, and St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington will get the call against Sweden on Wednesday night to try to show otherwise. None of the three Canadian goalies has a save percentage above .900, but Binnington and Adin Hill have won Stanley Cup titles.
Canada-Sweden is the lone game on the schedule Wednesday. The USA and Finland play Thursday night.
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Here’s what to know about the opening night of the 4 Nations Face-Off and the schedule for the full tournament:
When is 4 Nations Face-Off Canada vs. Sweden?
Canada and Sweden will play at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Montreal’s Bell Centre.
How to watch 4 Nations Face-Off Canada vs. Sweden
The Canada-Sweden game will be broadcast on TNT.
How to stream 4 Nations Face-Off Canada vs. Sweden
4 Nations Face-Off schedule, TV
(Times p.m. ET)
Wednesday, Feb. 12: Canada vs. Sweden at Montreal, 8, TNT
Thursday, Feb. 13: USA vs. Finland at Montreal, 8, ESPN
Saturday, Feb. 15: Finland vs. Sweden at Montreal, 1, ABC
Saturday, Feb. 15: USA vs. Canada at Montreal, 8, ABC
Monday, Feb. 17: Canada vs. Finland at Boston, 1, TNT
Monday, Feb. 17: Sweden vs. USA at Boston, 8, TNT
Thursday, Feb. 20: Championship game at Boston, 8, ESPN
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