What is the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off? Here's what you need to know

The 2025 4 Nations Face-Off begins on Feb. 12 and ends on Feb 20, but what is the tournament, and how did it come to fruition?

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced the international tournament at a press conference at the 2024 NHL All-Star Game. 

In the NHL’s announcement, the league said they view the 4 Nations event as a "building block to a larger World Cup."

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Bettman said in addition to players competing in the 2026 Olympics...