The stage is set for an electrifying showdown as Canada and the United States go head-to-head in the 4 Nations Face-Off final on Thursday at TD Garden.
After an intense, physical battle in Montreal last weekend, the two rivals are set for a highly anticipated rematch—one that promises fireworks from the opening faceoff.
After a heated clash at the 4 Nations Face-Off last weekend, Canada and the US—two long-standing rivals—enter the most anticipated hockey game of the year with neither country clearly favoured to win on PlayNow.
Both Canada (1.90) and the United States (1.90) share the same odds to win the championship in Boston, despite the fact the US clinched its spot in the final with a 3-1 win over Canada last Saturday in a contest that featured three fights in the first nine seconds of play.
A successful $20 wager on either team will pay out a total of $38.
Bettors on PlayNow are showing confidence in the red and white, with 75 per cent of bets and 87 per cent of the money wagered backing Canada to win. Betting interest in the game is expected to rival what’s typically seen when the Vancouver Canucks make the playoffs or during a Stanley Cup Final, making it PlayNow’s most bet-on hockey game of 2025.
If Canada hopes to reclaim its dominance, the team’s “big three” will need to make an impact on the scoresheet.
Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, and Sidney Crosby have led the way offensively throughout the tournament and remain among the favourites to find the back of the net in the final (McDavid and MacKinnon at 2.90, Crosby at 4.50).
Canada secured its place in the championship with a hard-fought 5-3 victory over Finland on Monday, while the US, already locked into the final, rested key players in their 2-1 loss to Sweden later that night.
Now, with both teams at full strength, the rivalry reignites in what could be an instant classic. From the opening puck drop in their last meeting, the intensity was off the charts, setting the tone for what’s expected to be another heated battle.
With everything on the line, this is a game not to be missed, puck drop is at 5 p.m. Thursday, February 20th, with many local restaurants and pubs showing the game.
If you’re still looking for a place to catch the game, here’s where you can catch all the action:
- Browns Crafthouse Vic West
100-184 Wilson Street
Victoria - Waddling Dog Pub
They will be showing the game on all 22 TVs with full sound and no cover. It’s also wing night, with special pizza and popcorn shrimp (not usually on the menu), plus a Canucks ticket giveaway!
2476 Mount Newton Cross Road
Central Saanich
- Browns Crafthouse Vic West
100-184 Wilson Street
Victoria
- Irish Times Pub
1200 Government Street
Victoria - James Bay Inn Pub
270 Government Street
Victoria - 5th Street Bar & Wood Fired Grill
1028 Hillside Avenue
Victoria - The Sticky Wicket Pub & Restaurant
919 Douglas Street
Victoria - The Beagle Pub
301 Cook Street
Victoria - The Canadian Brewhouse
3500 Uptown Boulevard #117
Saanich - City Centre Grille
1097 Langford Parkway
Langford - Darcy’s Pub Westshore
737 Goldstream Avenue
Langford - Bucky’s Taphouse
2668 Sooke Road
Langford - Prairie Inn Neighbourhood Pub
7806 East Saanich Road
Central Saanich - Maude Hunter’s Pub
3810 Shelbourne Street
Saanich - Six Mile Pub
494 Island Highway
View Royal - Garrick’s Head Pub
1140 Government Street
Victoria - Big Bad John’s
919 Douglas Street
Victoria - The Local Kitchen
1205 Wharf Street
Victoria - The Bard and Banker
1022 Government Street
Victoria
Is your venue hosting a 4 Nations viewing party and want to be added to this list? Email us at info@victoriabuzz.com or comment below to let our readers know.
