Sweden's national hockey team will include Rickard Rakell from the Pittsburgh Penguins for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off, following the injury of forward William Karlsson of the Vegas Golden Knights. Rakell has been impressive this season, leading his team with 23 goals and ranking second in points. Coach Mike Sullivan praised his all-around game, highlighting Rakell's commitment to both offense and defense. Alongside Rakell, Samuel Ersson from the Philadelphia Flyers was added to replace New Jersey's Jacob Markstrom. Finland also faces challenges with injuries, while Canada is tasked with finding a replacement for Alex Pietrangelo.

The tournament practices are set to commence soon, with the competition beginning next week in Montreal before shifting to Boston. This event serves as a modified version of a World Cup-style tournament, taking place before the Milan Olympics in 2026.