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.

The United States may have reigning Norris Trophy winner Quinn Hughes available for Thursday’s 4 Nations Face-Off championship against Canada, head coach Mike Sullivan told reporters Tuesday (including Chris Johnston of TSN and The Athletic).

Boston Bruins star Charlie McAvoy was hospitalized Monday at Massachusetts General Hospital after suffering an upper-body injury during the 4 Nations Face-Off.

U.S. coach Mike Sullivan said Vancouver defenseman Quinn Hughes, the reigning Norris Trophy winner, will replace him. Hughes has missed the Canucks’ last four games and pulled o