There was no immediate word on if Team USA would bring in an injury replacement. Jake Sanderson skated in McAvoy's place against Sweden.

Sanderson scored a goal Thursday in Team USA's 3-2 overtime loss to Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off Final. Sanderson acquitted himself well in this tournament after slotting in for the last two games.

Sanderson’s offensive contribution was a welcome bright spot for the 22-year-old Ottawa Senators defenseman, who was among the last players added to the Team USA roster.

Sanderson (rest) will be a game-time decision Saturday versus the Canadiens, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports. Sanderson and teammate Brady Tkachuk played for the Americans in Thursday's finale against Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off and will get another four days of rest if they sit out Saturday's tilt against Montreal.

The 27-year-old blueliner was sidelined for seven games in mid-January and now faces the potential of being back on the shelf after just five games back in the Bruins' lineup. For the Americans, Jake Sanderson figures to remain in the lineup with McAvoy on the shelf.

News broke earlier this week that Ottawa Senators’ defenseman Jake Sanderson, who is originally from Whitefish, has been added to the Team USA roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament. A new, NHL-sponsored competition,

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Nations Face-Off final between the United States and Canada is now the most-watched NHL game ever in the United States.

The recent 4 Nations Face-Off showcased intense, high-level hockey, igniting national pride and engaging fans beyond traditional NHL events.

The North American rivals turned what had been a tune-up for the 2026 Olympics into an geopolitical brawl over anthems and annexation as much as international hockey supremacy.

Connor McDavid scored the game-winning goal in overtime for Canada, lifting them to a 3-2 victory over Team USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off Championship Game.

Canada beat the United States 3-2 in overtime Thursday night to win the 4 Nations Face-Off. Highlights from the game: