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.

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.

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

Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Don Sweeney had some bad news to present about the health of both Hampus Lindholm and Charlie McAvoy.

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,

With the 4 Nations Face-Off final at the TD Garden on Thursday, Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy's injury is dominating headlines locally and nationally.

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

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.

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

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.

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