BOSTON – Before competing in the highly anticipated rematch against Canada for the championship in three days, the United States hosts Sweden in the 4-Nations Face-Off today – Monday, Feb. 17 – at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The matchup is available on multiple streaming services. Today’s game will broadcast live on TNT with the puck dropping at 8 p.m. Eastern. Fans who have parted ways with their local cable provider can catch the action by utilizing streaming alternatives like DirecTV Stream, which offers a free trial. Sling TV is also offering promotional discounts for new customers. How do I watch 4-Nations Face-Off for free? You can watch 4-Nations Face-Off for free by utilizing a free trial from DirecTV Stream. What is the 4-Nations Face-Off? The NHL will take a two-week hiatus and there will be no All-Star game this year. Instead, this round-robin, best-on-best international men’s hockey tournament features NHL players from the United States, Canada, Finland and Sweden. A win in regulation counts as three points, a win in overtime or a shootout counts as two and a loss in overtime or a shootout earns one point. The two teams with the most points at each round will advance to face each other in the championship game. The games will take place Feb. 12-20 with host cities Montreal, Canada and Boston, Massachusetts. USA and Canada were the co-favorites entering the tournament. USA-Sweden preview The United States defeated Canada, 3-1, in a highly emotional matchup at the Bell Centre in Montreal on Feb. 15. The encounter featured three fights in the first nine seconds. After besting their rival, the Americans punched their ticket to the 4-Nations Face-Off championship game, which will take place at TD Garden on Feb. 20. Their final opponent will once again be Canada after it staved off a furious third period comeback from Finland. With both spots determined, the action shifts to home soil for the Americans and a friendly-type matchup against Sweden. Jake Guentzel has three goals and one assist in the tournament, while Zach Werenski and Jack Eichel have nabbed four and three assists, respectively. Despite the pressure being off the United States, don’t expect them to let up in physicality. They tallied 17 hits against Canada in the first period alone. Team USA finished with 34 on the night. It’s understandable to rest some top players for this matchup. It’s already been announced that opening night standout and Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk (two goals, one assist) will sit this one out with what is being described as a lower body injury. Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger will get his first start for the United States. He enters with a 2.35 goals against average and a .911% save percentage. Winnipeg Jets star Connor Hellebuyck started the first two games of the tournament for the United States, allowing just two goals on 47 shots. He led the tournament with a 1.000 goals against average and .957% save percentage. The Americans have a chance to secure a perfect nine points before their rematch with Canada for the 4-Nations Face-Off championship. Watch USA vs. Sweden for free on DirecTV Stream Sweden was stunned by Finland in overtime, marking the second consecutive loss in overtime. The Swedes lost to both Canada and Finland in the tournament, taking their own destiny out of their hands. Matters became much worse earlier this afternoon as Canada disposed of Finland, 5-3, eliminating Sweden from making the championship game regardless of its outcome against the United States. This matchup has strictly turned into playing for country for the prideful Swedes. Lucas Raymond has tallied three assists in the tournament, while Joel Eriksson Ek and Erik Karlsson have each nabbed one goal and one assist. Look for their impact to determine how competitive this one becomes in the finale. Forward Leo Carlsson and defenseman Rasmus Andersson will make appearances in the lineup for the first time. Linus Ullmark is expected to anchor the net for Sweden. He made 15 saves against Finland to relieve Filip Gustavsson, who exited the game due to illness. Sweden head coach Sam Hallam did not confirm who would get the start. With a minus-2 goal differential, can Sweden dig deep to salvage back-to-back disappointing results in the tournament? What is USA 4-Nations Face-Off full roster? Matt Boldy, Minnesota WildKyle Connor, Winnipeg JetsJack Eichel, Vegas Golden KnightsJake Guentzel, Tampa Bay LightningJack Hughes, New Jersey DevilsChris Kreider, New York RangersDylan Larkin, Detroit Red WingsAuston Matthews, Toronto Maple LeafsJ.T. Miller, New York RangersBrock Nelson, New York IslandersBrady Tkachuk, Ottawa SenatorsMatthew Tkachuk, Florida PanthersVincent Trocheck, New York Rangers Brock Faber, Minnesota WildAdam Fox, New York RangersNoah Hanifin, Vegas Golden KnightsCharlie McAvoy, Boston BruinsJake Sanderson, Ottawa SenatorsJaccob Slavin, Carolina HurricanesZach Werenski, Columbus Blue Jackets Connor Hellebuyck, Winnipeg JetsJake Oettinger, Dallas StarsJeremy Swayman, Boston Bruins What is Sweden’s 4-Nations Face-Off full roster? Viktor Arvidsson, Edmonton OilersJesper Bratt, New Jersey DevilsLeo Carlsson, Anaheim DucksJoel Eriksson Ek, Minnesota WildFilip Forsberg, Nashville PredatorsAdrian Kempe, Los Angeles KingsElias Lindholm, Boston BruinsWilliam Nylander, Toronto Maple LeafsGustav Nyquist, Nashville PredatorsElias Pettersson, Vancouver CanucksLucas Raymond, Detroit Red WingsRickard Rakell Pittsburgh PenguinsMika Zibanejad, New York Rangers Rasmus Andersson, Calgary FlamesJonas Brodin, Minnesota WildRasmus Dahlin, Buffalo SabresMattias Ekholm, Edmonton OilersGustav Forsling, Florida PanthersVictor Hedman, Tampa Bay LightningErik Karlsson, Pittsburgh Penguins Samuel Ersson, Philadelphia FlyersFilip Gustavsson, Minnesota WildLinus Ullmark, Ottawa Senators What is the 4-Nations Face-Off full schedule? TD Garden, Boston Monday, Feb. 17: Sweden vs. United States, 8 p.m. Eastern, TNT, truTV, MAX Thursday, Feb. 20: Championship game: United States vs. Canada, 8 p.m. Eastern, ESPN, ESPN Plus What are the latest odds for USA vs. Sweden? Moneyline: USA: (-192), SWE: (+160) Puck spread: USA: -1.5, SWE: +1.5 Over/Under: 6.5 Here’s more information on how to watch USA-Sweden in the 4-Nations Face-Off on TV and streaming services. What: 4-Nations Face-Off: USA vs. Sweden When: Monday, Feb. 17, 2025 Time: 8 p.m. Eastern Where: TD Garden | Boston, Mass. Channel: TNT, truTV Best streaming options: DirecTV Stream (free trial), Sling TV (promotional offers for new customers) Cable Channel Finder: AT&T U-Verse, Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, Cox, DirecTV, Dish, Verizon Fios