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,

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 Quinn Hughes was ready to step in.

Team USA will be without one of its top defensemen on Thursday vs. Canada, as Bruins D Charlie McAvoy has been ruled out due to injury.

There was no immediate word on if Team USA would bring in an injury replacement. Jake Sanderson skated in McAvoy's place against Sweden.

Bruins general manager Don Sweeney said it is unlikely Hampus Lindholm will return this season. There’s no timeline for Charlie McAvoy’s return. Sweeney opened his session with the media on Sunday morning by updating the status of his two top defensemen.

Bruins coach Joe Sacco said he "wouldn’t expect (McAvoy) in the short-term" as the franchise defenseman remains hospitalized.

The care Charlie McAvoy received when he injured his shoulder in Team USA’s opening game against Team Finland in the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off has been a hot topic.

Boston Bruins and Team USA defenseman Charlie McAvoy remains hospitalized after he suffered a shoulder injury and an infection.

As well as an infection, Bruins say Charlie McAvoy suffered a “significant injury” to the AC joint in his right shoulder.

The Boston Bruins provided an update Wednesday morning on the star defenseman, who got hurt during the Americans’ 4 Nations Face-Off opener.

Boston's star defenseman remains in the hospital and won't play in the 4 Nations Face-Off final vs. Team Canada.