Victor Hedman speaks with media following 7-0 shutout win against the Flyers Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman is one of the first six players named to the Sweden team for the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off. Hedman is a two-time Stanley Cup champion and a six-time finalist for the Norris Trophy as the best defenseman, winning it in 2018. He will be joined by Erik Karlsson, Gustav Forsling, William Nylander, and Mika Zibanejad. The 4 Nations Face-Off is an international tournament that will be played Feb. 12-20, 2025, with players representing the United States, Canada, Finland, and Sweden. The event is set to replace the NHL All-Star game as a way to give fans a preview of the Olympic stage. The remaining team members, which will include 20 skaters and three goalies are expected to be named later this year.
