4 Nations Face-Off Captains Announced for Montreal, Boston Tournament

The upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, featuring top NHL players from Canada, Finland, Sweden, and the United States, is set to take place from February 12-20 in Montreal and Boston. Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins has been named captain of Team Canada, with Connor McDavid and Cale Makar as alternate captains, while Victor Hedman leads Team Sweden. Auston Matthews will captain Team USA, supported by alternate captains Charlie McAvoy and Matthew Tkachuk. The tournament highlights the leadership of seasoned players, with Crosby previously captaining Canada to multiple gold medals. Key players, including Alex Pietrangelo, have been ruled out due to injuries, affecting team rosters. The excitement builds as the NHL takes a break for this prestigious international event.