NHL, 4 Nations and NBA

What the NBA Can Learn from the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off
The NHL just put on a masterclass in creating a high-stakes mid-season sporting event. Many sports fans find themselves starved for playoff-intensity action after the Super Bowl. The NHL successfully filled that void with the 4 Nations Face-Off,
Inside the NHL: 4 Nations was great hockey and a great showcase for the sport
NHL stars waited more than 8½ years for a best-on-best chance, and they took advantage of it more than anyone inside or outside the league could have imagined. The hockey was magnificent, and the word-of-mouth impact was instant.
NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off Should Have NBA And Other Leagues Wondering How To Match It
The NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off has high stakes and full effort. The NBA and other leagues should "peek an eye" at it for future all-star events, writes Adam Proteau.
How the NBA can copy the NHL for its own ‘4 Nations’ All-Star tournament
T he NHL has cracked the code when it comes to finding a compelling replacement for its All-Star Game. The “4 Nations Face-Off” is the best thing to happen to hockey in years,
4 Nations Face-Off Shatters Expectations as a Hockey Showcase. the Milan Olympics Are up Next
The 4 Nations Face-Off was a one-off, a tournament with no past and no future, a trimmed down version of the World Cup of Hockey staged because the NHL’s best players have waited so long for something
4 Nations Face-Off final performs better than any NHL game, ever
How well did the final of the 4 Nations Face-Off perform? Well enough to make hockey look great. And to make it look bad. Via FrontOfficeSports.com, the game between the U.S. and Canada attracted an average audience of 9.
Four NHL Teams Needing A Solid Start Following 4 Nations Face-Off Break
The NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off break is nearly over, and the focus will shift from Team Canada and Team USA Thursday night to the NHL’s Stanley Cup playoff race. And with about one-third of the regular season yet to play,
4 Nations Face-Off championship drew record ratings for NHL
The 4 Nations Face-Off turned out to be a massive success for the NHL, and the television ratings for Thursday's championship game between the United States and Canada continued to show that. Canada's 3-2 overtime win drew 16.
Did hockey just find a way to surpass NBA and MLB? 4 Nations Face-Off viewership numbers stagger fans
The Canada-USA final at the 4 Nations Face-Off has set a new benchmark for hockey viewership on ESPN, attracting an ...
Knights who played in 4 Nations feel good, but rest might be coming
The Golden Knights who participated in the wildly successful 4 Nations Face-Off are back at work for their NHL club, but they ...
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4 Nations Face-Off Opened Eyes To Hockey
A combination of hockey intensity, national pride, politics and great games combined to make the all-star break tournament ...
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Hockey’s 4 Nations Face-Off Captivates Fans, Leaving NBA All-Star Game in the Dust
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has to be a jealous man these days. At a time when the general public is bored with his league’s ...
Can The NHL’s Success With Its 2025 4 Nations Face-Off Be Replicated?
The NHL just delivered a wildly entertaining hockey tournament, and the sports world took notice. But it won't be easy for ...
Charles Barkley takes aim at Canada after 4 Nations victory: ‘They didn’t want to be the 51st state’
NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley joked Thursday that Canada used President Donald Trump's recent marks as motivation in the 4 Nations final to defeat Team USA.
The 4 Nations Face-Off ravaged the Bruins in more ways than one
Brad Marchand, Elias Lindholm and Jeremy Swayman have no choice but to deliver returning to the Bruins, who are up against it ...
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NHL hit home run with 4 Nations Face-Off, but will it keep momentum going?
The tournament turned out to be a massive home run — and perhaps even bigger than the NHL could have possibly hoped.