Goaltending can make or break a team's fortunes, especially at an event like the 4 Nations Face-Off. Jason Bukala takes a look at each team's set up, from the starter to the third-stringer.

The best hockey players from four different countries will take the ice in the 4 Nations Face-Off, which begins Wednesday.

The best-on-best event featuring NHL players from the U.S., Canada, Sweden and Finland gets underway Wednesday.

Technically, the Bruins are still in the race, but after 57 games, they are not talented enough, not driven enough, and just not good enough to clinch a playoff spot.

While team captain Brad Marchand remains confident the Bruins "can play with anybody," the losses keep coming.

Brad Marchand, who will play for Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off, gave the Bruins a 1-0 lead at 3:17 of the first period.

Two losses later — both of which featured blown leads — and that optimistic energy seems to have evaporated. The Bruins ...

Tomas Hertl scored the game-winning goal on the power play with 1:10 remaining as the visiting Vegas Golden Knights overcame ...

Tomas Hertl scored the game-winning goal on the power play with 1:10 remaining as the visiting Vegas Golden Knights overcame ...

For the second game in a row, the Bruins lost in regulation after holding onto a third-period lead — losing 4-3 to Vegas.

Tomas Hertl scored with 1:10 left in regulation and Pavel Zacha in the penalty box to lift Vegas to a 4-3 win over the Bruins.

Boston opened a 3-1 lead on Geekie’s 17th goal with 4:53 left in the second period. But Whitecloud scored in the closing ...