<p><strong>Although the race for the Stanley Cup Playoffs is red hot, all eyes in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> have now shifted to the inaugural Four Nations Face-Off</strong>. The prestigious tournament, set to replace the All-Star Game, has generated significant buzz as the league’s best players unite to represent their homeland. However, Team Canada head coach <strong>Jon Cooper</strong> has made a <strong>drastic decision regarding the Nova Scotian trio </strong>of <strong>Sidney Crosby, Brad Marchand, and Nathan MacKinnon</strong>.</p>



<p><strong>The Maple Leaf side enters this four-team competition with high expectations</strong>—anything less than first place would be considered a failure for the Canadians. Not because their competitors offer little resistance—quite the opposite—but because Canada knows its roster is star-studded. As they prepare to face Finland, Sweden, and the USA,<strong> ‘The True North’ hopes to reign supreme.</strong></p>



<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sidney-crosby">Crosby</a> will wear the ‘C’ on his sweater and lead the talented roster as they prepare to make their <strong>debut on February 12 against Sweden at Bell Centre in Montreal.</strong> The team held its first practice on Monday morning, and some shocking decisions by head coach Jon Cooper came to light as the players hit the ice.</p>



<p><strong>Crosby will center the second line, as the top spot belongs to none other than Connor McDavid</strong>. That wasn’t much of a shock, though, as Canada boasts a 1A-1B duo with Crosby and McDavid. However, what was truly surprising was Cooper’s decision regarding the Nova Scotian best friends—Crosby, MacKinnon, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brad-marchand">Marchand</a>.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/12/10115149/IMAGO-_-GEPA-pictures-1024x576-1024x576.webp" alt="Sidney Crosby of Team Canada offers a press conference during the World Cup of Hockey 2016" class="wp-image-289962" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Sidney Crosby of Team Canada offers a press conference during the World Cup of Hockey 2016.</figcaption></figure>



<p><strong>Marchand was the odd man out of the Bluenose Province trio on Canada’s second line</strong>. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nathan-mackinnon">MacKinnon</a> will play on Crosby’s right wing, but Marchand won’t be on the opposite side. Instead, the Boston Bruins’ captain will line up at right wing on the third line.</p>


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<h2>So close to a dream come true</h2>



<p>Since the NHL announced their international tournament, much talk has surrounded a possible reunion between the three Nova Scotian legends in a line. However, it seems that won’t become a reality, at least for the opening game of the competition.</p>



<p>All hope is not lost, nevertheless. If the circumstances require it, Cooper may shuffle the lineup, and <strong>Marchand could join Sid and Nate, fulfilling his personal yearning.</strong></p>



<h2>Team Canada’s lineup during first team practice</h2>



<p>Fans and media got their first glimpse of Cooper’s team ahead of the Four Nations Face-Off and are excited to watch how this stacked roster fares against tough competition. Against the ‘Tre Kronor’ on Feb. 12, the lineup will look like this.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/01/19191811/Brad-Marchand-63-of-the-Boston-Bruins-arrives-for-the-game-against-the-New-York-Islanders-at-UBS-Ar-1024x576-1024x576.webp" alt="Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins arrives for the game against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on January 18, 2023 in Elmont, New York." class="wp-image-317524" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins arrives for the game against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on January 18, 2023 in Elmont, New York.</figcaption></figure>



<h4>Forwards</h4>



<ul><li>Sam Reinhart – Connor McDavid – Mitch Marner</li><li>Mark Stone – Sidney Crosby – Nathan MacKinnon</li><li>Seth Jarvis – Brayden Point – Brad Marchand</li><li>Brandon Hagel – Anthony Cirelli – Sam Bennett </li></ul>


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<h4>Defense</h4>



<ul><li>Devon Toews – Cale Makar</li><li>Shea Theodore – Drew Doughty</li><li>Josh Morrissey – Colton Parayko</li></ul>



<h4>Goaltenders</h4>



<ul><li>Adin Hill</li><li>Jordan Binnington</li><li>Sam Montembeault</li></ul>


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