Finland's Hakanpää, Heiskanen Out of 4 Nations

Finland will be without defensemen Jani Hakanpää and Miro Heiskanen for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off due to injuries. Hakanpää, who has only played two games this season for the Toronto Maple Leafs due to a knee issue, has been on long-term injured reserve with no timeline for his return. Meanwhile, Heiskanen, Finland's top defenseman, is out week-to-week following a lower-body injury incurred in a game against the Vegas Golden Knights. Finland's management, led by Jere Lehtinen, is now seeking replacements for both players, with potential candidates including Henri Jokiharju and Urho Vaakanainen. The absence of these key players is a significant setback for Finland as they prepare to face teams like the U.S., Sweden, and Canada. The 4 Nations Face-Off, an NHL-run tournament, will take place from February 12 to February 20 in Montreal and Boston.