Aleksander Barkov and Victor Hedman were named captains for Team Finland and Team Sweden, respectively, on Thursday ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off.

The 4 Nations Face-Off captains and leadership groups for Canada, Finland, Sweden and the U.S. must guide their teams to a win with little margin for error.

The best-on-best event featuring NHL players from the U.S., Canada, Sweden and Finland gets underway Wednesday.

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) smiles while holding the Stanley Cup with teammates during the Florida Panthers Stanley Cup Victory parade on Sunday, June 30, 2024 down Fort ...

Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Victor Hedman (77) is pursued down the ice by Red Wings forward Lucas Raymond (23) during the second period of an NHL game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Detroit. THE ...

MONTREAL — Victor Hedman had a goal and an assist, and the Lightning hung on for a 5-3 win over the slumping Montreal Canadiens Sunday afternoon in their final game before the 4 Nations Faceoff.

Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Victor Hedman (77) is pursued down the ice by Red Wings forward Lucas Raymond (23) during the second period of an NHL game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Detroit.