These days, there are only a few people in Finland who are more recognizable than Aleksander Barkov. Hockey is arguably the most-popular sport in Finland, and right now, it would seem that Barkov and the sport have become synonymous in the Suomi.

Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is back in a familiar spot, as Canada's captain for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament next month in Montreal and Boston.

In an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk explained why he refuses to compromise for anybody

Brady Tkachuk 's excitement about getting the chance to play for the United States and team up with his brother, Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk, at the 4 Nations Face-Off next month was obvious as he spoke on this week's episode of the "NHL @TheRink" podcast presented by SKIP.

Leafs star center Auston Matthews has been given major news ahead of the Four Nations faceoff after his return from injury a few weeks earlier. After coming back a first time from injury, Matthews re-aggrevated the injury,

The United States, Canada, Finland and Sweden will play in the Feb. 12-20 4 Nations Face-Off. Here are the rosters and captains.

Tkachuk scored an empty-net goal and added two assists, one on the power play, in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Kings.

Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk knows hockey culture is steeped in tradition, but he’s not particularly concerned about ruffling some feathers. Tkachuk, 27, who won a Stanley Cup with the Panthers last season,

Forward Dylan Larkin scored & added the shootout winner while goaltender Alex Lyon stopped 45 shots to give Detroit the extra point in a 3-2 win over the Oilers on Thursday at Rogers Place

Auston Matthews will serve as captain for the United States in the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off, and his team is the only one involved without a glaring injury question to answer.

Team Canada confirmed the obvious on Thursday by naming Sidney Crosby captain for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off.