The 4 Nations Face-Off is here. Four countries are competing against one another in an international hockey tournament for the right to be crowned champions of the world - and the faces of the NHL are all taking part.

Instead of an All-Star Game, the NHL will hold a midseason international tournament called the 4 Nations Face-Off. Here's everything to know.

The vast majority of the Kraken are off for nearly two weeks as the 4 Nations Face-Off takes place. Here's what you need to know about the new tournament.

The NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off begins with Team Canada vs Team Sweden on Wednesday, the first of seven games among four countries and 92 NHL players.