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,

Playing for the Boston Bruins, Charlie McAvoy is accustomed to being a visitor at Bell Centre as a chief rival of the host Canadiens.

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.

The Bruins announced on Tuesday morning that McAvoy will not play for Team USA in the championship game of the 4-Nations Face-Off.

U.S. head coach Mike Sullivan shared to his team that he had a “special guest” to read off the starters for the game.

Charlie McAvoy will be out week-to-week after suffering an injury during the round robin of the 4 Nations Face-Off — and the Boston Bruins are reportedly not at all happy with how it was handled, Sportsnet hockey insider Elliotte Friedman reported on Wednesday.

USA defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been diagnosed with a "significant" right shoulder injury to his AC joint, sustained during the 4 Nations Face-off.

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

Injured Team USA defenseman Charlie McAvoy was on hand to read the starting lineup before the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game.

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