Feb 15, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; [Imagn Images direct customers only] Team Canada forward brandon Hagel (38) plays the puck and Team United States defenseman Charlie McAvoy (25) defends in the second period during a 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey game at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images “After undergoing x-rays, MRIs and bloodwork, he was diagnosed as having an infection in his right shoulder, as well as a significant injury to his AC joint,” Asnis said. “He underwent an irrigation and debridement procedure at Massachusetts General Hospital on February 18. He remains in the hospital, where he is being treated with IV antibiotics, and his condition is improving.”
McAvoy already had been ruled out of the 4 Nations final on Thursday between Team USA and Team Canada. He is being replaced on the roster by Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes.
