Team USA will be without Charlie McAvoy in the 4 Nations Face-Off final vs. Canada, but there are several moving parts regarding who’ll replace him.

The Boston Bruins say defenseman Charlie McAvoy won’t be able to play for the United States in the championship game of the 4 Nations Face-Off on his home ice because of an undisclosed upper-body injury.

While Mike Sullivan discussed the loss of Charlie McAvoy, his alternate captain, son-in-law and impact defenseman, the coach of the United States was asked whether an extra defenseman might be on his way to Boston ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off championship against Canada (8 p.m. ET; ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+, SN, TVAS) on Thursday.

What's best for country isn't always what's best for club, as made clear by this week's dance among the Canucks, Team USA and the NHL.

The Boston Bruins announced Wednesday that Charlie McAvoy underwent a procedure to deal with a shoulder injury.

With defenseman Charlie McAvoy out for the 4 Nations Face-off final against Canada on Thursday, head coach Mike Sullivan reassured everyone that a strong player was waiting in the wings and on the

Team USA said Quinn Hughes was flying to Boston to join them at least as emergency depth. But Hughes was still in Vancouver and unsure of his status.

Quinn Hughes replaces injured Charlie McAvoy in Team USA's 4 Nations Face-Off against Canada. Hughes, a top defenceman with 59 points in 47 games, missed the Canucks' last four games due to injury. He joins the team led by coach Mike Sullivan. Quinn Hughes ...

BOSTON — 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 ...

BOSTON — 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 ...