The American defenseman Charlie McAvoy won't take the ice for the highly anticipated 4 Nations Face-Off championship later this week as he continues to deal with an injury.

He wasn’t able to suit up for Team USA on Thursday night, but they found a way to include Charlie McAvoy. The injured defenseman — with his arm in a sling — read the lineup ahead of Team USA’s 4 Nations Face-Off championship game against Team Canada at TD Garden.

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.

While the US can be cautious in Monday’s nightcap against Sweden, Canada fights for the right for a rematch against the Americans.

The United States and Canada will doing battle one more time in the Championship Game of the 4 Nations Face-Off. However, the Americans have been affected by the injury bug leading up to Thursday's pivotal matchup for international supremacy.

U.S. hockey players praised Charlie McAvoy for setting the tone in their win over Canada with hit on Connor McDavid. The U.S. won the electric game, 3-1.

Team USA is set to play Team Canada on Feb. 20 for the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game. It is a game that hockey fans are incredibly excited about, as both teams are full of incredible skill and toughness.

Charlie McAvoy has taken some hits. Oh, not the ones delivered by opponents in the heat of the battle on the ice, although he’s no stranger to those. These fall into the category of friendly fire delivered in the friendly confines of the locker room.

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