Charlie McAvoy sidelined for 4 Nations Face-Off championship vs Canada

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy is set to miss several weeks following hospitalization for an infection related to an upper-body injury sustained during the 4 Nations Face-Off. He was ruled out of the championship game against Canada, which is a significant loss for the U.S. team, particularly after his impressive performance in previous matches. McAvoy was admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital after experiencing severe pain and underwent a procedure to clear the infection, but there are no long-term health concerns. Team USA coach Mike Sullivan, who is also McAvoy's father-in-law, expressed disappointment for McAvoy, highlighting the personal significance of the tournament for him. Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes has been called up to replace McAvoy in the lineup. The championship game will still proceed with Canada, who will have key player Cale Makar back in their roster.