USA vs. Canada hockey: Charlie McAvoy ruled out for final; Matthew Tkachuk declares himself 'ready to go'
The United States and Canada will do battle one more time in the championship game of the 4 Nations Face-Off. However, the Americans have been affected by the injury bug heading into Thursday's pivotal matchup for international supremacy.
Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy, Team USA teammates Auston Matthews and Matthew Tkachuk miss matchup vs. Sweden
McAvoy and Tkachuk did not participate in morning skate for Team USA, which already secured a spot in Thursday's TD Garden final vs. Canada, but Matthews was scratched close to puck drop. Brady Tkachuk was then lost for the night after a first-period collision.
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However, Charlie McAvoy, who also missed Monday's game ... drew into the lineup in place of McAvoy. The nature of Matthew Tkachuk's injury hasn't been revealed ahead of the championship game ...
According to the Boston Globe, Charlie McAvoy was admitted to Mass. General Hospital due to injury from play in the 4 Nations ...
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