Canada vs. Sweden 2/12/25 – This season instead of hosting an All-Star Game, NHL and NHLPA has decided to implement the 4 Nations Face-Off which is a round robin tournament of four countries. This initiative started on February 12 and ends on February 20 as it includes big units of hockey like Canada and Sweden. The goal of the tournament is to display international skills and team concepts in a tough setting, which allows for competitive hockey outside of the normal league play. The first face off has ‘Canada versus Sweden’, which is the most exciting as they each bring out their unique strategies, skills and national pride.
Canada vs. Sweden 2/12/25 Game Info
When: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
Where: Bell Centre, Montreal
TV: TNT
Stream: NHL.TV
Canada vs. Sweden 2/12/25 Betting Odds:
| Team | PUCKLINE | TOTAL | ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | -1.5 (+105) | Over 5.5 (-130) | -238 |  |
| Sweden | +1.5 (-125) | Under 5.5 (+110) | +195 | |
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The odds are clearly tilted in favor of Canada’s team, owing to their impressive results in the past years, alongside their strong squad. At -238 moneyline, they have a lot of confidence, while the puckline at -1.5 indicates that they expect them to win by two clear goals. On the other hand, Sweden’s +195 moneyline shows that they are the underdogs in this match which might attract value bettors. The total of 5.5 with bias towards the over suggests Canada is expected to score quite a few goals, given Sweden’s weaker defense.
Goaltender Jordan Binnington vs. Goaltender Linus Ullmark
Jordan Binnington’s statistics this regular season from St. Louis aren’t exactly jaw-dropping, especially his .896 save percentage, but his experience and resilience in crucial matches have often been Canada’s backbone. Binnington’s ability to withstand pressure will be put to the test against Sweden’s offensive. Moreover, his lower save percentage does not mean he shouldn’t be noted in these situations, as his performance in these multi-round shootouts is seldom, but noteworthy.
Linus Ullmark from Senators provides a sturdier figure in the net for Sweden. His 0.915 save percentage along with some other games played suggests a lower goals-against average (2.49 GAA) this season. Ullmark has a new challenge this time which is to stand against the offense of Canadians led by great shooters like Sam Reinhart and Cale Makar. How well Ullmark handles the pressure without losing his calm could greatly determine Sweden’s competitive upper hand.
Binnington and Ullmark’s matchups are not just about who has better reflexes, it’s a mental game as well. Binnington, who plays very aggressively in goal, has had a lot of inconsistency lately so he will need to tighten his game to improve. On the other side, Ullmark will have to use his high season save percentage to keep Sweden competitive in the game. This fight between the two of them is going to be crucial. The more saves each of them makes, the more critical the results will become.
Canadian Firepower: Analyzing Team Canada’s Statistical Leaders
The offense of Canada is led by Cale Makar from Avalanche and Sam Reinhart from Panthers, both of whom have had a great few seasons in the NHL. Makar is an excellent two-way player because of how good he is defensively and offensively. Reinhart will be a most important factor due to his scoring vision and effectiveness in the power plays in particular against a strong set goalie like Ullmark. The additional scoring strength that boys like Sidney Crosby from Penguins bring further complicates things for the Sweden’s defense which means that they have to be very proactive in trying to stop Canada from even setting up their offensive plays.
Swedish Resilience: Analyzing Team Sweden’s Statistical Leaders
Sweden counters with top talents like William Nylander from the Maple Leafs, who can score and contribute to the power play. His efforts will be vital in unlocking Canada’s best defense. Joining Carlsson are Erik Karlsson from the Penguins and Mattias Ekholm from the Oilers, who provide more depth on the blue line. Karlsson’s playmaking skills and Ekholm’s solid defense will both be vital in stifling the Canadian onslaught. The Swedish team, on the other hand, has to strategically plan on exploiting the possible gaps in the Canadian game plan by focusing on disciplined hockey and effective counter-attacking.
Canada vs. Sweden Betting Prediction
Canada appears to have the upper hand in this game, but betting on the Swedish team could make the puckline bet a little daunting. A more favorable bet would be, however, on goal totals, modestly favoring the over bet in light of the skillsets both sides possess. Additional value could come from prop bets on players like Makar for points and Reinhart for goals.
This predicted tally fits with the teams’ prop bets as well as Makar’s scoring trends, suggesting a match where Canada should win this thrilling international matchup, owing to the offensive power they possess alongside their quality goaltending.
Score Prediction: Canada 4, Sweden 2.
