The NHL is exploring significant changes for its upcoming All-Star showcase in February 2026 after the success of the recent 4 Nations Face-Off. This event, which saw NHL stars from Canada, the United States, Sweden, and Finland compete, has set a new standard for all-star events. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman emphasized the need to maintain high standards moving forward and mentioned upcoming discussions regarding NHL participation in the 2026 Olympics. The positive reception of the 4 Nations has opened avenues for more innovative events in the future.
We're reevaluating how we want to do things, because I think we've raised the bar about as high as you can for an all-star game in any sport.
The overwhelmingly positive response to 4 Nations -- especially in comparison to the NHL's typical All-Star Game -- has encouraged the league to lean into more new ideas.
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