Quinn Hughes Injured; Jake Sanderson Joins USA for 4 Nations Face-Off

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes will miss the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off due to an undisclosed injury, with Ottawa Senators' Jake Sanderson set to replace him on Team USA's roster. Hughes, the reigning Norris Trophy winner, has not played in the Canucks' last four games and was experiencing a strong season with 59 points in 47 games prior to his injury. His absence is significant for Team USA as he was expected to play alongside his brother, Jack Hughes. Sanderson, who is enjoying a career-best season with 35 points in 55 games, has previously represented Team USA and will bring valuable experience to the team. The tournament, featuring the USA, Canada, Finland, and Sweden, begins on February 15. Team USA's first match is against Finland in Montreal, followed by a clash with Canada on February 17.