Finland needs a win after what happened to them in their first game. For two periods, they were able to keep things close against the United States, including briefly holding a lead in the first period. However, the U.S. blitzed Sumoi for four goals in the third period to come away with a 6-1 win.

Both teams enter the matchup with knowledge of the historic rivalry but also know the importance of staying alive in the tournament.

It was a close, hard-fought game between the United States and Finland at the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal...for two periods. In a tournament featuring the best of the best, you would expect the closeness of the contest to carry over into the final stanza.

A new tournament is pitting some of the biggest stars in the NHL against each other. Here’s everything you need to know about the 4 Nations Face-Off.

T he 4 Nations Face-Off got underway last night and DP was watching. He thinks the NBA can take their cue from NHL and consider a similar format for NBA All-Star Weekend consideri