NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has to be a jealous man these days. At a time when the general public is bored with his league’s All-Star Game, hockey fans in the United States and Canada are going nuts over the 4 Nations Face-Off being conducted by the NHL.

The 4 Nations Face-Off, featuring the best players from the United States, Finland, Sweden, and Canada, replaced the NHL’s All-Star Game this season and serves as an appetizer for when the NHL returns to Olympic participation starting in 2026 when the Games are held at Milan.