Charlie McAvoy is out with a shoulder infection and Quinn Hughes isn't likely to be, also. The Vancouver Canucks captain -- sidelined with an oblique injury since Jan. 31 -- practiced for the second straight day on Wednesday in Vancouver,

The United States didn’t have to sacrifice much when looking for a replacement for injured defenseman Charlie McAvoy in the 4 Nations Face-Off final: Reigning Norris Trophy winner

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes will not join Team USA for the 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada on Thursday, per Greg Wyshynski of ESPN. Hughes was initially selected to replace injured Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy,

Hughes was named to the U.S. roster in June but bowed out due to an oblique injury. He can't play unless another defenseman is unavailable.

The Americans will have Sabres center Tage Thompson and Devils defenseman Brett Pesce as injury insurance for the championship game, sources said.

U.S. coach Mike Sullivan said Vancouver defenseman Quinn Hughes, the reigning Norris Trophy winner, will replace him. Hughes has missed the Canucks’ last four games and pulled o

Quinn Hughes is on standby for the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Whether the Vancouver Canucks captain gets into Thursday's final against Canada remains to be seen.

Not only did the Canucks lose to the Kraken, but they also lost captain Quinn Hughes for the second half of the third period.

The NHL should bend the rules to allow the best defender in the world play for Team USA at 4 Nations Face-Off.