
Tue Feb 18 17:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Hughes Returns to Bolster Team USA for 4 Nations Face-Off
**[City, State] –** Team USA received a significant boost to their roster ahead of Thursday’s 4 Nations Face-Off against Canada. Vancouver Canucks star defenseman Quinn Hughes will join the team as an injury replacement, head coach Mike Sullivan announced Tuesday.
Hughes, initially named to the team, was forced to withdraw before the tournament due to an undisclosed injury that sidelined him for the Canucks’ final four games. The 25-year-old captain, who leads Vancouver in points this season with 59 in 47 games (tied for second among NHL defensemen), will fill the spot left vacant by Charlie McAvoy, who was hospitalized Monday with an upper-body injury.
Hughes’ return is a major boon for Team USA. The reigning Norris Trophy winner, awarded to the NHL’s best defenseman, had a standout 2022-23 season, scoring 17 goals and 92 points in 82 games, leading the Canucks to their first non-bubble playoff appearance since 2015. His offensive prowess and defensive skill will be crucial in the crucial matchup against Canada.