Team USA will play alongside the Canadian team in this week's 4-country final, creating two recent rematches between North American countries.
In the last game, multiple battles broke out in seconds.
The round-robin organization part of the tournament brought some damage to the Americans, with Brady Tkachuk exiting in the second phase after a collision with Sweden’s Samuel Ersson.
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Boston Bruins defender Charlie McAvoy follows a hockey match against the Winnipeg Jets at the Canadian Living Center on December 10, 2024 at Winnipeg, Manitoba. (Terrence Lee-Imagn image)
Meanwhile, Auston Matthews and Charlie McAvoy are the lineup. McAvoy was taken to the hospital and was called "upper body injury."
After the noisy first game, the excitement of the 4-National Finals of the United States and Canada
According to reports of daily confrontation, McAvoy is dealing with possible infections that could be caused by injuries. The team said he was under the supervision of a Brown Bear doctor.
Team USA's Connor Hellebuyck vs. Canada in 4 countries at Montreal, Quebec on February 15, 2025 celebrating with Charlie McAvoy after winning 3-1 in the game. (Andre Ringuette/4nfo/World Hockey by Getty Image)
He wasn't on the ice on Monday. American coach Mike Sullivan pointed out at the time that the defense was fighting "upper body injury."
U.S. members face Finland at the pre-match awards ceremony before 4 countries against Finland in February 13, 2025. (Andre Ringuette/4nfo/World Hockey by Getty Image)
McAvoy has been an active part of the Americans’ game program, resulting in injuries. He stayed on the ice for less than 20 minutes in the match against Finland on February 13. He also recorded a 19:27 match time in his match against Canada last weekend.
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"Upper body injury" seemed to prevent McAvoy from winning the ice in some of the games before the game. However, he did compete in a Bruin game on January 30. The 27-year-old underwent shoulder arthroscopic stabilization surgery in 2022.
Team USA is scheduled to join Canada in the 4-country finals on February 20.
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