Team USA will go head-to-head with Canada in the 4 Nations Face-off final this week, creating a new match for the recent intense game between the two North American nations.
During the last matchup, several matches broke out for a period of seconds.
The round-robin part of the tournament resulted in some setbacks of injuries for the Americans, with Brady Tkachuk, who left in the second period after a collision with Sweden’s Samuel Ersson in the crisis.
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Boston Bruin’s defender Charlie McAvoy skates after the puck against the Winnipeg Jets in Canada Life Center on December 10, 2024 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (Terrence LEE-PREPARED PICTURES)
Meanwhile, Auston Matthews and Charlie McAvoy Lineup riders were. McAvoy was taken to a hospital with what was described as a “upper body injury”, announced Boston Bruins, defends the NHL club on Tuesday.
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McAvoy deals with a possible infection that could have been caused by the injury per day. A report from the daily faceoff. He is under the supervision of one of Bruins’ doctors, the team said.
Connor Hellebuyck, Left, by Team United States celebrates with Charlie McAvoy after their 3-1 victory in 4 Nations Face-off match against Canada in Bell Center on February 15, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec. (Other Ringuette/4nfo/World Cup of Hockey Via Getty Images)
He wasn’t on the ice Monday. Team USA coach Mike Sullivan noted at the time the defender fought for a “upper body injury.”
The team of the United States members during ceremonies before the game before 4 Nations Face-off match against Finland at Bell Center on February 13, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec. (Other Ringuette/4nfo/World Cup of Hockey Via Getty Images)
McAvoy had been an active part of the Americans’ gaming plan leading to the injury. He was on the ice for just under 20 minutes under Team United States victory over Finland on February 13. He also recorded 19:27 playing time during Matchup with Canada this last weekend.
A “upper body injury” seemed to prevent McAvoy from taking the ice in some games leading up to the tournament. However, he played in a Bruin’s game on January 30. The 27-year-old underwent shoulder arthroscopic stabilization surgery in 2022, reported NBC.
Team USA is ready to take on Canada in 4 Nations Face-off Final on February 20th.
