Canada Heavy Favorites Over Finland In 4 Nations Face-Off NHL Picks

• What: 4 Nations Face-Off NHL Picks
• Who: Canada vs Finland
• When: Monday, February 17, 1:00 p.m.

Canada and Finland are coming into the final game of round-robin play at the 4 Nations Face-Off after following similar paths.

Both countries beat Sweden 4-3 in overtime. And each was humbled by the USA. Finland lost 6-1 to the Americans, while the Canadians were 3-1 victims of Team USA.

Entering this game, oddsmakers are expecting a big bounce back performance from the Canadians following that loss to the Americans. Canada is set as massive -425 favorites over Finland in this game that will be played at Boston's TD Garden.

Let's take a look at the latest betting line on this game. Remember, odds are always subject to change.

	Puck Line	Moneyline	Total
Canada	-1.5 (-155)	-425	O 6 (-115)
Finland	+1.5 (+130)	+325	U 6 (-105)

One of two games on final night of round-robin play at the 4 Nations Face-Off, we think this contest provides the best bet of the night in the NHL picks.

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4 Nations Task Simple For Canada, Finland

Entering the final day of round-robin play at the 4 Nations Face-Off, here's where things stand: With six points from two regulation victories, the USA has clinched a spot in the final. Canada, Finland and Sweden each sit with two points.

The math isn't complicated for the Canadians or the Finns. In fact, if either nation wants to stay alive and qualify for Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off final, the equation is a simple one.

Win Monday's game in regulation time. If either country does that, then they are in the final.

Now, if the game goes to overtime, that's when things get a little bit more complicated. The winner of the game could still reach the final. However, to do so, one of two specific outcomes will be required from the Sweden vs USA game slated for Monday evening.

Sweden must either lose the game, or win it in overtime. If Canada and Finland go to OT and the Swedes beat the Americans in regulation time, then it will be a Sweden vs USA final.

Thin Blueline Canadian Concern

Defensive shortcomings are impacting Canada's chances of advancement in the 4 Nations Face-Off. Before the tournament was even getting underway, defenseman Alex Pietrangelo was withdrawing due to injury. That meant Drew Doughty of the Los Angeles Kings would be a last-minute addition to the squad.

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— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) February 16, 2025

Early into the tourney opener against Sweden, Pietrangelo's Vegas teammate Shea Theodore was lost to an upper-body injury. Then prior to Canada's game with the USA, Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche was ruled out due to illness. Thomas Harley of the Dallas Stars was called in as a replacement.

Harley was among Canada's best players in the loss to the USA. However, as an injury replacement, should Makar be good to go against Finland, Harley would be ineligible to play because Canada would have six healthy defensemen.

Finns Staying With Lankinen In Goal

At the outset of the NHL season, Finland goalie Kevin Lankinen didn't know if he'd even have a job. He was finally picked up by the Vancouver Canucks just as NHL teams were going to training camps in September.

This is a Kevin Lankinen appreciation post. 😁 pic.twitter.com/iOKSoDQoC7

— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) February 16, 2025

Now the journeyman netminder who earns his living in Canada will be charged with the task of sending the Canadians packing from the 4 Nations Face-Off. Lankinen took over in goal after Juuse Saros of the Nashville Predators was lit up for six goals by the USA. He made 21 saves as the Finns beat their arch rivals from Sweden to stay alive in the tournament.

Finnish coach Antti Pennanen has displayed a willingness to change things quickly if it isn't working for his team. Along with switching goalies, he shuffled Kaapo Kako to the top forward line. It paid off when Kako scored against the Swedes. Pennanen also juggled his second forward unit. Sebastian Aho was slotted to the wing, with Roope Hintz replacing him at center.

Canada To defeat Finland at 4 Nations Face-Off

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The Finns are a plucky, determined bunch. However, Finland is also extremely thin on the defensive end. Three defenders are missing through injury. Take Canada in the NHL picks to beat Finland in this 4 Nations Face-Off game.