Team USA star Charlie McAvoy played hurt in their 3-1 win over Canada, but fans wouldn’t have known.
McAvoy had five hits, including a thunderous one on Canada superstar Connor McDavid in the first period.
However, McAvoy’s injury was worsened and he was admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital earlier this week. Boston Bruins gave an update on their Star defender on Wednesday.
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Canada’s Sidney Crosby is busy with US Charlie McAvoy under 4 Nations Face-off match in Montreal on Saturday, February 15, 2025. (Graham Hughes // The Canadian press via AP)
“Charlie McAvoy sustained an injury to his right shoulder acromioclavicular joint in Team US 4 Nations Face-off match against Finland on February 13. Peter Asnis in a statement.
“When he returned to Boston, he developed rising pain as he was evaluated by Boston Bruins’ medical staff. After undergoing x -rays, MRIs and blood work, he was diagnosed as having an infection in his right shoulder as well as A significant damage to his AC -joint.
“He stays in the hospital where he is treated with IV antibiotics and his condition improved.”
Before he revealed McAvoy’s injury, Bruins said in a prior statement that McAvoy would not play against Canada in the Option Thursday.
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US goalkeeper Connor Hellebuyck celebrates a win over Canada with Charlie McAvoy in 4 Nations Face-off in Montreal on Saturday, February 15, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/the Canadian press via AP)
Despite having suffered the shoulder injury in Team US first match against Finland, McAvoy still played against Canada and had a great influence.
After falling behind 1-0 after a Connor McDavid goal, McAvoy’s big hit on McDavid USA gave some momentum.
Shortly after McAvoy’s big bit, Jake Guentzel bound the 1-1.
“It’s also a messaging-trent momentous momentum, one of the actings in the game,” Team USA star Matthew Tkachuk said. “They just scored a goal, the building rocked, and Charlie comes there and pops McDavid, just like one of the hardest hits I’ve seen.”
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Canada’s Sidney Crosby is controlled by US Charlie McAvoy under 4 nations, facial action in Montreal on Saturday, February 15, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/the Canadian press via AP)
McAvoy had five hits in 19:27 of ICE Time in Team US 3-1 win over Canada on Saturday.
His presence will be missed on Thursday night, where the two teams can be repeated in the 4 Nations final.
Taking his place will be Ottawa Senators Defender Jake Sanderson, but a moment on Tuesday fans thought that someone else being asked would replace McAvoy.
Team United States’ head coach Mike Sullivan said, “Quinn Hughes is coming,” during a press conference on Tuesday.
The possible addition of Hughes sent fans to a madness as Norris Trophy -winning defender would be a massive boost for Team US defense.
Team Canada Tip Brandon Hagel plays Pucken and Team United States’ Charlie McAvoy defender under 4 Nations Face-off game. (Eric Bolt-Preferred Pictures)
The only reason why Hughes was not on the Team USA program list is because he suffered an injury.
However, thoughts of a possible Hughes -Affiliation were put to bed after sports networks reported that Team USA would need another injury to Hughes to play.
For Bruins, it would be a crushing blow as he is their top defender to lose McAvoy for any longer period as he is their top defender. They are currently on the outside and look in as they are two points from the Wild Card site.
