"NHL Announces Olympic Participation Through 2030 and Unveils 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament"
The NHL will hold the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament in 2025, featuring teams from Canada, Finland, Sweden, and the U.S., marking a return to international competition. The tournament will consist of seven games played during a nine-day period and will be held in two North American cities. Additionally, the NHL will resume Olympic participation in 2026 and 2030, with plans to alternate between the Olympics and a World Cup tournament every two years.