Josh Morrissey Out for 4 Nations Final

Canada's defenseman Josh Morrissey will miss the 4 Nations Face-Off final against the United States due to illness, with Thomas Harley stepping in to replace him. Morrissey, who is a key player for both Canada and the Winnipeg Jets, has been a significant contributor in the tournament, averaging over 21 minutes of ice time per game. Harley previously substituted for Cale Makar in the preliminary round against the U.S. American forward Kyle Connor, also from the Jets, was a healthy scratch for Team USA, despite being one of the leading scorers in the NHL this season. The championship game marks another intense matchup between the rival teams, with Canada having lost to the U.S. in their earlier round-robin encounter. Team USA's lineup changes come as a strategic decision by the coach to strengthen their performance.